The quest for the transformation of Maritime Academy of Nigerian Oron into a degree awarding institution received a major boost in the National Assembly recently as Rt. Hon Samuel Ikon moved a motion for the upgrade of existing Maritime Academy to a degree awarding institution.
Addressing colleagues, Rt Hon Ikon who represents Etinan Federal Constituency described the existing Maritime Academy as a dependable resource base in the maritime industry, noting that, the industry is a high income earner of the economy anywhere in the world.
While soliciting the support of his colleagues, Ikon who served as speaker of the 5th assembly, told them that an upgrade of the Maritime institution will help check capital flight where Nigerian students go elsewhere to get certification in order to operate in the industry.
“People go out in search of the qualification outside the shores of Nigeria but if the existing institution with its rich curriculum is upgraded, it will deepen the capacity of our people”.
He also pointed out that in this era of economic diversification; the Maritime sector is one area to explore especially where we have competence and advantage.
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