Bala Usman’s suspension is a ridicule on maritime sector, says expert
. I don’t bloody care, I will still award her for a job well done, says Chukwu
By Fredrick Wright
The ‘unjustified’ suspension of the Hadiza Bala Usman as the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has been described as a ridicule on the nation’s maritime sector.
Coordinator, Save Nigeria Freight Forwarders, Dr Osita Chukwu, in a chart with SlyeNews said Bala Usman is making steady progress in the sector and does not deserve such treatment from Nigerian government, especially when the allegation has not been established.
Chukwu said: “As far as I am concerned, the woman has done well. Probably, she does not want to succumb to their (interested politicians) call as regards monetary benefits, because some of them can frame up somebody, even though you have done a good job.
“That woman has courage and I know she is not a compromised human being, even when they force her, she will not succumb.
“This is somebody that has come to work, she meant whatever she said and she was working.
“I am still assuring Nigerians, whether good or bad, I am still going to award her for good job well done, irrespective of whatever they are saying. I don’t bloody care,” he said.
Chukwu sad Bala Usman should be given fair hearing, rather than being rubbished anyhow.
“If an allegation is made, you should allow the person to defend herself rather than suspending her.
“This suspension is to ridicule the whole maritime sector. For me it’s a very unfortunate situation. We were thinking that NPA has arrived taking cognizance of what the woman is putting in place.
“She has been the one making moves to reform the industry, a lot of things that were not done before now were done by her such as automation and seamless operations in NPA.
“If they just push her out like that, I see a setback to the reforms. Despite several intimidations, she has continued with her work, even during the EndSars she did not relent, only for her to be rewarded this way. That means Nigerian government should learn to reward people in the right manner.”
