NSC invites investors to explore maritime opportunities

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, has invited investors to explore opportunities in the maritime sector and assured them that the Council is committed to ensuring predictable and profitable investments.

Akutah informed that the Council, under his watch, is championing automation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the port.

Dr. Akutah Pius stated this during his courtesy visit to Lekki Deep Sea Port, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to automating the port sector for optimal efficiency.

He also informed that the National Single Window (NSW) initiative is nearing final implementation stages, with the President having elevated the initiative to bring all critical stakeholders on board.

Encouraging other service providers to automate their systems to facilitate seamless integration with the NSW, Akutah cited the Lekki Sea Port’s Public Private Partnership’s arrangement as a notable success in the sector.

Dr. 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 commended the port’s management for their efforts, acknowledging its potential to become a regional logistics hub and gateway to West Africa.

Responding, the Managing Director of Lekki Sea Port, Mr. Wang Qiang, stated that the port is pursuing efficiency to save costs for stakeholders.

He seeks for Council’s support in achieving their set goals and objectives.