The outgoing Port Manager, TCIPC, Nigeria Ports Authority(NPA), Engr. Ibrahim Yunusa Anji, has advised the newly appointed Port Manager, Mallam Jubril Bubu to continuity of developmental projects.
Engr. Anji said these at the handing over ceremony that took place at the conference room, TCIPC Lagos recently.
Anji lauded the efforts of management of the NPA for the introduction of the E-CALL up system ETO.
He emphasized on continuity as watchword and pleaded that whatever idea or initiatives he used should be adopted to end the Apapa gridlocks.
” I used to interact with the truckers, in other to let them know that they don't have to be on the road for 2 to 3 weeks or to turn around twice within the said period and make more money.
There were also allegations of extortions.
To stop this I continued exchanging my phone numbers with them so we can discuss on why they need to behave well because everything comes from the behavioural pattern of ourselves as individual.
" The congestion on the road are mainly due to behaviour of the truckers."
The outgoing Port Manager reiterated that ETO was able to address the perennial gridlock within the port access road of TCIPC.
Anji noted that the introduction of the e-call up system further brought sanity to the port adding that despite the road construction, transporters and truckers were able to find some level of succour in their operations.
” They have understanding, I interact with the truckers, exchange my number with them, so they call me anytime even in the midnight”.
He maintained that truckers are responsible people with good heart against the background of negative impression from stakeholders but stressed the need for more enlightenment on ETO.
“Our truckers are not violent, its all about awareness, they chat with you even control traffic with you, they are not harmful except when you look down on them”, he said.
The NPA management took turn to extol both the new and outgoing Port Manager.
He called on the new Port Manager to engage stakeholders constructively in furtherance to improve on the traffic situation along the corridor.
In his response, Buba disclosed that he understands the terrain vividly and would work closely with all components of TCIPC .
“Today, I'm here as PM. Please note that all of us are colleagues but somebody must hold a particular position ahead of others but be rest assured that tomorrow will be someone else turn”, he said.
Earlier Anji praised the NPA management on their efforts to ensure they have a clean process where people will just come without much stress.