Queen Mary Of Denmark Guarantees Extra Funding In Nigeria’s Port Infrastructure

Queen Mary of Denmark has pledged extra funding in Nigeria’s port infrastructure after a go to to the terminal on the nation’s busiest port.

The Queen, who’s on a two-day go to, was welcomed at APM Terminals Apapa, accompanied by the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Jens Ole Bach Hansen, on Wednesday. APM Terminals, owned by Danish delivery firm A.P. Moller–Maersk and a concessionaire within the Apapa port, has loved upgrades to its services, growing its attractiveness and talent to accommodate massive vessels.

Queen Mary noticed with curiosity how rubber and plastic waste generated by the terminal’s operations have been being recycled into priceless merchandise throughout engagement with the terminal’s environmental sustainability companions, figuring out Nigeria as a promising vacation spot for additional investments.

“Nigeria, the place we function terminals in Onne and Apapa, is a core marketplace for APM Terminals, and we wish to make investments additional in infrastructure that may make sure the nation’s sustainable progress, job creation, and higher connectivity to the worldwide markets.”

Queen Mary was obtained by APM Terminals Nigeria’s chief govt officer, Frederik Klinke, and terminal supervisor, APM Terminals Apapa, Steen Knudsen.

Additionally in her entourage was the Danish Minister for Schooling and Science, Christina Egelund.

Famend for her advocacy of gender equality, particularly girls and ladies’ rights, in addition to her dedication to sustainable growth and environmental conservation, Queen Mary’s first cease on the terminal was with the terminal’s feminine gear operators.

In the course of the tour of the terminal, Steen Knudsen highlighted the terminal’s ongoing efforts to advertise gender range by encouraging girls to pursue careers in historically male-dominated roles.

The tour additionally included a go to to the terminal’s Gear Simulation Room, used for coaching operators, showcasing the ability’s funding in workforce growth.

Moreover, Queen Mary engaged with the terminal’s environmental sustainability companions, GIVO Africa and Freee Recycle Restricted.

She noticed with curiosity how rubber and plastic waste generated by the terminal’s operations are being recycled into priceless merchandise, emphasising the significance of sustainable practices in industrial operations.

Terminal supervisor, Steen Knudsen mentioned, “We’re happy to have been chosen as a part of Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark’s programme right here in Nigeria. Schooling and significantly initiatives to create extra range within the workforce and extra alternatives for feminine workers are a central a part of our day by day work right here in our two terminals in Nigeria. We had the chance to speak about our particular recruitment packages for feminine truck drivers and mechanics and we additionally targeted on our management coaching and worldwide alternatives for our native leaders.

“Nigeria, the place we function terminals in Onne and Apapa, is a core marketplace for APM Terminals, and we wish to make investments additional in infrastructure that may make sure the nation’s sustainable progress, job creation, and higher connectivity to the worldwide markets.”