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By Chiazo Ogbolu Lagos, May 1, 2021 Absence of necessary approvals and quality assurance programmes such as Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has resulted in under-utilisation of indigenous dredgers. A dredging expert, Mr Okey Azubuike, made the claim on Saturday in Lagos. Azubuike made the claim in a live conversation on Maritime TV. The event had the theme: ”Policy Influence on Indigenous Dredge Construction”. He said that only less than 30 per cent of the capacities of indegenous dredgers were being utilised in Nigeria. He noted that MANCAP was dedicated to dredging certification, adding that SON was globally recognised to issue the certificate.

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