- Mr Oyetola, represented by the managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko, said the government would procure the needed tools to enhance the capacity of the NPA for sulphur analysis
The minister of marime and blue economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says the government will put in place sanctions for vessels that contravene sulphur regulations.
Mr Oyetola said this at the arrival ceremony of the largest container vessel tagged ‘CMA CGM Scandola’ powered with liquified natural gas at Lekki Port on Monday in Lagos.
Mr Oyetola, represented by the managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko, said the government would procure the needed tools to enhance the capacity of the NPA for sulphur analysis.
“To put action behind our word, we have taken concrete steps towards the procurement of the necessary tools to enhance NPA’s capacity for sulphur analysis.
“We have also put in place a sanction regime for vessels who contravene the sulphur regulations.
“This will ensure we minimise air pollution created in the shipping industry by reducing the sulphur content of the fuels that ships use.
“So, transition to the use of natural gas which is more environmentally friendly by vessels plying our waterways, is a most welcome development.
“This is driven by the larger national interest due to the fact that Nigeria’s gas quality is reputed to be high and virtually without sulphur,” he said.
According to him, shipping has a pivotal role to play in the global decarbonisation efforts.
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