Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has kicked off the construction of a multimillion naira, Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS) at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), University Lapai. The NIMASA chief consultant architect, Alex Akpe who handed the construction firms over to the management of IBB University at Lapai stated that the project is of immense importance to the economy of the country. He said that this was the first phase of work for the permanent site of the institute in the university with a view to providing high standard infrastructures for the institute.
Akpe said that following the approval for the establishment of the IMS at the university, NIMASA decided to provide necessary structures for the immediate take-off of the institute which is the first of its kind in the north. The first phase of the project comprises basic infrastructural facilities that would enhance learning, research and knowledge in the field of maritime studies.
Akpe urged the contractors to exhibit high level of standard by ensuring that works are done according to specifications and as scheduled. Nine projects to be embarked upon for the take-off of the institute are, construction of library/archives, academic block, lecture auditorium, administrative complex, Management Information Centre (MIC), lecture theatre, access road, drainages, provision of electricity supply and distribution including street light as well as supply of water and its distribution.
