Close Menu
Chronicle.ng
    Trending Stories
    NLC threatens to shut down Abuja after July 3 over unpaid wages

    NLC vows protest if NASS attempts to decentralise minimum wage

    July 5, 2025
    Kwankwaso slams defectors leaving NNPP for APC

    2027: Kwankwaso will not contest against Tinubu on our platform – NNPP

    July 5, 2025
    Family, fans, football stars gather for Diogo Jota, brother's funeral

    Diogo Jota, Andre Silva buried amid tears

    July 5, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • NLC vows protest if NASS attempts to decentralise minimum wage
    • 2027: Kwankwaso will not contest against Tinubu on our platform – NNPP
    • Diogo Jota, Andre Silva buried amid tears
    • Aregbesola warns ADC supporters against fighting APC followers
    • Ahmed Musa named Kano Pillars general manager
    • Tinubu will lose 2027 election even if his son is INEC chair – Dalung
    • Family, fans, football stars gather for Diogo Jota, brother’s funeral
    • Diogo Jota’s song resonates among fans worldwide
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Chronicle.ngChronicle.ng
    Subscribe
    Saturday, July 5
    • News
      • Nigeria News
      • World News
      • Headlines News
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Sport
    • Entertainment
    • Contact Us
    Chronicle.ng

    NIMASA approves additional $268,000 for 134 cadets

    Michael RightBy Michael RightAugust 3, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Telegram WhatsApp
    NIMASA cadets
    NSDP cadets
    Facebook Twitter WhatsApp

    The 134 cadets participating in the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme will get an additional $2,000 each, according to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).

    According to a statement by Osagie Edward, Assistant Director of Public Relations at NIMASA, the organisation has implemented both short, and long-term plans to reduce the impact of inflation on participants’ standard of living while they are participating in the programme.

    Dr. Bashir Jamoh, the Director-General of NIMASA, remarked that the review of the ongoing exercise was required due to the worldwide inflationary trends, which were particularly prominent in the Philippines, India, and some other nations.

    The statement partly read, “We have put in place immediate and long-term arrangements to minimise the effect of inflation on their living standard during the programme.

    • Navy hands over five Oil thieves to EFCC

    “The management of the agency has approved an additional $2,000 for each of the cadets, as extra fund due to inflation. This is a short-term measure to cushion the effect of inflation.

    “I am sure the Nigerian embassy will get in touch with the students immediately the funds are ready to be disbursed.

    “It is a well-coordinated arrangement through the embassy. 146 cadets have acquired the Philippines sailing license through the NSDP programme with 134 currently undergoing the programme and a further 170 being prepared to proceed to the Philippines for the examinations.”

    It will be noted that NIMASA launched the NSDP in 2008 with the intention of addressing the lack of Nigerian seafarers on ocean-going vessels and the requirement to satisfy the indigenous manning requirements of coastal and interior commerce.

    The programme is designed to prepare young people from Nigeria for careers as seafarers and naval architects at some of the greatest maritime training institutions in the world.

    The inflationary tendency, according to the statement, has increased the expense of supporting our cadets who are sponsored in some schools as part of the NSDP programme.

    “We are not unmindful of the unforeseen global inflationary trend which has affected the cost of sustaining our cadets who are on sponsorship in some schools under the NSDP programme”.

    Though NIMASA paid the tuition fee, examination fee and the original cost of feeding and accommodation in full, with allowance for extra funds as pocket money, however, it’s obvious that cost of living has increased particularly in the Philippines due to the global inflation.

    The agency is working closely with the Nigerian embassy in the Philippines to address the challenges associated with the unexpected price increases.

    “While working closely with the Nigerian embassy in the Philippines to establish appropriate extra funds that may be required, NIMASA management is deploying a team on fact finding to interact with the students currently in the Philippines, officials of the Nigerian embassy, the Maritime Industry Authority, Philippines, some Licensure Examination Training & Review Centres”

    The statement further said that the agency has also made firm arrangements to ensure those cadets who have spent the stipulated 6 months approved for the CoC programme in the Philippines return home immediately.

     

    src

    Share. Facebook Twitter Telegram WhatsApp

    Keep Reading

    NLC threatens to shut down Abuja after July 3 over unpaid wages

    NLC vows protest if NASS attempts to decentralise minimum wage

    Kwankwaso slams defectors leaving NNPP for APC

    2027: Kwankwaso will not contest against Tinubu on our platform – NNPP

    Family, fans, football stars gather for Diogo Jota, brother's funeral

    Diogo Jota, Andre Silva buried amid tears

    Opposition Coalition: Aregbesola pledges party reform, accepts role as ADC interim secretary 

    Aregbesola warns ADC supporters against fighting APC followers

    Benue Massacre: Tinubu holds town hall meeting, visits victims’ families

    Tinubu will lose 2027 election even if his son is INEC chair – Dalung

    Tinubu lands Dar es Salaam for Africa energy summit

    Tinubu arrives Brazil for 17th BRICS Summit

    Add A Comment
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Subscribe to News

    Be the first to get the latest news updates from ChronicleNG about world, sports, politics etc

    NLC threatens to shut down Abuja after July 3 over unpaid wages

    NLC vows protest if NASS attempts to decentralise minimum wage

    July 5, 2025
    Kwankwaso slams defectors leaving NNPP for APC

    2027: Kwankwaso will not contest against Tinubu on our platform – NNPP

    July 5, 2025
    Family, fans, football stars gather for Diogo Jota, brother's funeral

    Diogo Jota, Andre Silva buried amid tears

    July 5, 2025
    Opposition Coalition: Aregbesola pledges party reform, accepts role as ADC interim secretary 

    Aregbesola warns ADC supporters against fighting APC followers

    July 5, 2025
    Ahmen Musa condemns Plateau massacre, calls for peace

    Ahmed Musa named Kano Pillars general manager

    July 5, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • Politics
    • News
    • Sports
    • Business
    • About Us
    © 2025 ChronicleNG

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.