L-R: Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mrs. Fatima Sugra Mahmood; Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, CON; Chairman, Nigerian Shippers’ Council Governing Board, Dr Ibrahim Shehu Shema; and the Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr Pius Akutah, at the inauguration of the NSC Governing Board in Abuja, on Monday.
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has formally inaugurated the Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, a significant milestone in strengthening institutional governance and accountability within Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy sector.
The Minister, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, emphasised the importance of the Board in promoting efficiency, fairness, and transparency in port operations and service delivery.
He charged the Board to provide strategic direction, policy guidance, and vigilant oversight, working harmoniously with the Management of the Council to deliver measurable outcomes in trade facilitation, cost reduction, and sectoral competitiveness.
Oyetola assured the Board of the Ministry’s full support and collaboration, calling on members to justify the confidence reposed in them through integrity, discipline, and demonstrable results.
A statement signed by the Minister’s Special Adviser, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, revealing that the Governing Board is chaired by Dr Ibrahim Shema, with other members including the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Council, Dr. Pius Akutah, Dr. Emi Membere-Otaji, Mr. John Aluya, and Rt. Hon Chiji Collins, among others.
Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, CON (seventh from left); Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mrs. Fatima Sugra Mahmood (fifth from left); Chairman, Nigerian Shippers’ Council Governing Board, Dr Ibrahim Shehu Shema (fourth from right); Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr Pius Akuta (third from right) and other Board Members of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council at the inauguration of the NSC Governing Board in Abuja, on Monday.
The Board has expressed commitment to discharging its responsibilities with dedication, professionalism, and integrity, working closely with the Ministry and the Management of the Council to deliver tangible and sustainable results for Nigerian shippers and the wider economy.
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council is the designated Port Economic Regulator responsible for promoting efficiency, transparency, competitiveness, and fairness in port operations and service delivery, while protecting the interests of shippers and improving Nigeria’s maritime trade environment.