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Four million containers handled in five years, say barge operators

He added that the association had no fewer than 82 companies with about 2,000 barges and tugboats operating at the nation’s waterways.

“We have recorded tremendous progress since then. We have mobilised around four TEUs from both imports, exports, and other cargo entries.

“The association consists of companies, not individuals. We have no fewer than 82 companies in the association, with about 2,000 barges and tugboats operating on the water. Each barge employs at least 13 crew members, contributing significantly to job creation,” he said.

According to Olumekun, one of the biggest challenges the association is facing is government policies stressing the need for some of the policy issues to be addressed.

He further explained that the group formed an association as a way of regulating their members to ensure safety on waterways.