Impressed with the activities of the Lekki Deep Sea Port, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council ( NSC), Barrister Pius Akutah, has expressed readiness to partner the port to boost its operations.
He added that the NSC as the Port Economic Regulator promotes seamless movement of cargoes as well as efficiency of the nation’s ports.
Akutah stated these on Thursday when the management of Lekki Deep Sea Port led by the Managing Director, Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL), promoters of Lekki Deep Sea Port, Mr. Du-Ruogang, paid a courtesy visit to the Council’s headquarters in Lagos.
The NSC boss appreciated the management of Lekki Deep Sea Port for the visit harping on the Council’s readiness to partner the port in the areas that will boost their operations in the country.
Stating their mission to NSC, Du – Ruogang, said that Lekki Deep seaport has been adding value to Nigeria’s economy since it started commercial operations in 2023, due to its ability to receive large vessels.
The LPLEL boss, who felicitated Akutah on his appointment as the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council, commended the Council’s regulatory activities at the nation’s ports.
He also appreciated the unflinching support that the management of Lekki Port has been receiving from Nigerian Shippers’ Council.
He called for continuity of the support as it is in the interest of both parties and indeed Nigeria, to make Nigeria the maritime hub for West and Central Africa.