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Non-Executive Director, Lekki Deep Sea Port, Mrs. Adesuwa Ladoja (left); Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Shippers’Council (NSC), Dr Pius Akutah; Managing Director Lekki Deep Sea Port, Mr Wang Qiang and Director Consumer Affairs Dept, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Mr. Celestine Akujobi, during the visit of the NSC Chief Executive to Lekki Deep Sea Port
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has urged stakeholders to quicken their integration to the National Single Window (NSW) initiative, as it says it is nearing its final implementation phase.
The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the NSC, Dr. Pius Akutah, made this disclosure during a courtesy visit to the Lekki Deep Sea Port.
He noted that President Bola Tinubu has elevated the NSW initiative as a priority, aimed at bringing all critical stakeholders on board.
Akutah emphasised that the Council is championing automation as a core standard to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the maritime sector. He also cited the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model of the Lekki Deep Sea Port as a notable success story, underscoring its pivotal role in driving economic growth.
The NSC CEO invited both local and international investors to explore opportunities in the sector, assuring them of the Council’s commitment to fostering a predictable and profitable investment environment.
He also encouraged the management of Lekki Deep Sea Port to intensify its marketing efforts to highlight the port’s capabilities and Nigeria’s emerging position as a key logistics hub on the African continent. Akutah commended the port’s leadership for their efforts, acknowledging its potential to become a regional logistics gateway to West Africa.
Managing Director of Lekki Deep Sea Port, Mr. Wang Qiang, reaffirmed the port’s commitment to operational efficiency, noting its importance in reducing costs for stakeholders. He also appealed for the Council’s continued support in achieving the port’s strategic objectives.
