Akutah: NSC Activities Will Aid Efficiency, Competitiveness at Seaports

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Akutah has said that the agency’s activities as port economic regulator will aid efficiency and competitiveness as well as improve on cargo throughput.

Akutah stated this when the Global Chief Executive Officer Officer of PIL Shipping, Mr. Lars Kastrup  and his team paid a courtesy visit to the NSC’s Headquarters in Lagos.

He lauded PIL Shipping for making Nigeria an investment hub and provision of logistics solutions, noting that it will be of immense benefit for both the PIL Shipping and Nigeria.

Akutah also called on the shipping company to take advantage of Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in their operations in the country.

Earlier, the Global Chief Executive Officer of PIL, Singapore, Mr. Lars Kastrup thanked the NSC boss for the support and the robust relationship between NSC and the PIL Shipping.

He said PIL is encouraging the shipment of Nigerian exports to different parts of the World, noting that Nigeria is a driver of global trade. 

Speaking, the Regional Managing Director of PIL Shipping, Ghana, Kelvin Taylor urged Nigeria not to depend on oil but encourage export

He applauded Nigeria’s government for its economic reform program which has a significant impact on the nation’s economy.