Rivers maritime workers give FG four-days ultimatum to fix roads, others
Maritime workers and stakeholders issue a four-day ultimatum to the FG, threatening an Onne Port shutdown due to dilapidated roads and controversial E-Call Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-maritime-workers-give-fg-four-days-ultimatum-to-fix-roads-others/
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, alongside the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents and Onne Youths, has warned of a four-day shutdown of Onne Port in Rivers State. The unions have threatened to halt operations unless the federal government addresses the poor condition of internal roads and stops imposing E-Call Up levies on trucks entering the port.
The Maritime Workers Union's Eastern Port Chairman, Uche Ogbu, stated that the hazardous road conditions and mishandled E-Call Up levies are endangering the safety of port users and hindering business operations. Ogbu accused the Nigeria Port Authority of refusing to provide loading bays for trucks despite repeated requests. He added that the situation has become a grave concern.
The Onne Chapter Chairman of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, Chief Ifeanyi Isikaku, called on the government to allocate a portion of the N487bn collected in customs revenue to repair the roads, warning that the suspension of E-Call Up levies will take effect on Monday if their demands are not met.
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