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Essentials of Port Reforms for Launch By Bukola Akande A book on "Essentials of Port Reforms: The Nigerian Experience", which covers the port reform programme of the government in the maritime industry will soon be launched. Authored by a maritime expert, Dr. Obed Indikom, the book is an overview of the port reform process of the government so far. The book reviews various models of the port management alternatives, including the concept of the landlord, tool or service port management concepts. Several Chapters in the book are devoted to relevant treaties on maritime operations, port reform policies, institutional and regulatory factors affecting port operational service in the country. Secretary-General, Capt. Emmanuel Iheanacho told newsmen at pre-launch conference that his Association was proud of the author for the work. Iheanacho said that his Association is recommending the book to to students, practitioners, operators, consultants, government officials and all those who in any way have a professional or academic affiliation to the mairitme industry. The Author, Dr. Indikom explained that the book, "is a thought provoking research work made specifically for matured minds", adding that the book made an indepth revelation, analysis and strategies of what port reforms were all about. According to him, the work was partly inspired by the confident strides of the present administration in th area of port reform. "The book is a veritable advocacy for all that is forthright and mercantile about running Nigerian seaports and maritime facilities, as they are the major gateway into Nigeria's large, sub-regionally dominant, continentally - significant economy. The book made a strong position that through the new reform agenda, there is an ample evidence of installing a veritable playing field for all seaport operators which will usher in the best enabling environment that would pave provided access for their maximum harnessing towards lining Nigeria to the rest of the global economy at a critically beneficial nexus", he stated. The book is billed for public presentation in Lagos on September 2. Who Are We ? | About THISDAYOnLine.com | THISDAY People | Contact Us © Copyright 2000 Leaders & Company Limited

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