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FG Commits To Port Automation
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to automating the Nigeria Port sector for optimal efficiency.
Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), NSC, Dr. Akutah Pius, made this disclosure during a visit to the Lekki Deep Sea Port.
Akutah said Council is championing automation as a key standard to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the maritime sector.
Noting that the National Single Window (NSW) initiative is nearing final implementation stages, Akutah encouraged other service providers to automate their systems to facilitate seamless integration with the NSW.
The Secretary cited the Lekki Sea Port’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement as a notable success in the sector as he outlined the crucial role of the PPP in boosting economic growth.
He called on investors to explore opportunities in the maritime sector, assuring them that the Council is committed to ensuring predictable and profitable investments.
Akutah recommended that the Lekki Deep Sea Port management intensify its marketing initiatives to showcase the port’s capabilities and Nigeria’s growing status as a major logistics hub to the African continent.
He lauded the port’s management for their efforts, acknowledging its potential to become a regional logistics hub and gateway to West Africa.
Earlier, Managing Director of Lekki Sea Port, Mr. Wang Qiang, said the port is pursuing efficiency to save costs for stakeholders.
He solicited for the Council’s support in achieving their set goals and objectives.
Chinedu Wosu