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As the world marked the International Seafarer’s Day last week, Nigerian seafarers may face more challenges as a result of few opportunities to practice in the country, let alone the global terrain.
The 2019 figures stating that 7000 Nigerian seafarers were placed onboard vessels as published by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has become a worrisome postulation that threatens the sustainability of seafaring in the country.
