BOAN Commends Oyetola, NSC for Incvestigations, resolution of Barge Operations Challenges

Nigerian Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E. Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has been commended by the Barge Operators Association of Nigeria (BOAN) for his prompt intervention which led to the successful resolution of challenges facing indigenous barge operators in Nigeria’s seaports.

This commendation was delivered by the Managing Director, Nurwags Integrated Services Ltd, Nura Waganiin an interview session with the Ministry’s media team at the just concluded 2026 Second Quarter Citizens’ and Stakeholders’ Engagement in Lagos.

Wagani, stated that the Minister’s decisive directive for an investigation demonstrated the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting local investments and ensuring fair competition in the maritime logistics sector.

He also commended the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), under the leadership of Dr. Pius Akutah, for carrying out a thorough and unbiased investigation into the allegations brought forward by BOAN.

Recall that during the 2026 First Quarter Citizens and Stakeholders’ Engagement, Sectoral Performance Review, and Ministerial Management Retreat organized by the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in Lagos, Wagani, passionately implored the Minister to intervene in the operational bottlenecks and practices that were impacting the participation of indigenous barge operators.

To this end, the Minister directed the Nigerian Shippers’ Council to investigate the allegations with a view to resolving them.