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The Managing Director of NPA, Abubakar Dantsoho, commented on the development recently in Lagos at the 2024 World Maritime Day, with the theme: “Navigating the future: Safety first”.

Dantsoho, who was represented by the Executive Director of Engineering and Technical Services, Ibrahim Umar, warned that the growing international maritime trade accounting for roughly three per cent of global GHG emissions presented environmental and economic risks for Nigeria if not addressed.

He stated that climate change, driven by increased GHG emissions, poses serious threats, including rising sea levels and extreme weather events, which endanger Nigeria’s coastal and port infrastructure as well as surrounding communities.

“To address these environmental challenges in maritime operations, NPA will develop a comprehensive Port Emissions Inventory, aimed at tracking and reducing GHG emissions across Nigeria’s port activities,” he stated.

According to Dantsoho, safety is about protecting lives and property and safeguarding the environment for future generations.

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