The Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC) is poised to sign a strategic partnership with the London Ports Consultative Council, aimed at boosting efficiency at Nigerian seaports.
NPCC Chairman, Mr. Bolaji Sunmola, announced this development at the organisation’s quarterly meeting in Lagos.
On the strategic partnership he said a delegation from NPCC will visit London to exchange ideas and explore ways to reform Nigeria’s maritime sector.
The meeting also emphasised the importance of technology-driven frameworks in harnessing Nigeria’s ocean resources for sustainable development, while the NPCC pioneer Board of Trustees was inaugurated, comprising experienced individuals with strategic oversight.
According to Sunmola “every inefficiency at the port gate has a ripple effect on national productivity. Delays in customs processing result in loss of revenue, and misalignments in regulatory frameworks weaken investor confidence.”
Also speaking, Maritime Lawyer, Jean Chiazor Anishere, said the new NPCC’s registration with CAC according to enhances its legitimacy and operational integrity.
Reeling the current achievements of the NPCC, Sunmola said the NPCC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for their reengineering process.
It also partnered the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) to improve port efficiency and training.
He added that NPCC is expanding its global network, securing a stand at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2025 in Houston, Texas.
This partnership is expected to enhance port efficiency, improve revenue generation, and boost investors confidence in Nigeria’s maritime sector.