From Anthony Nwachukwu, Lagos
As the nation’s seaports economic regulator, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) says it is ready to partner the Lekki Deep Seaport by promoting seamless movement of cargoes and efficiency of the nation’s ports.
The NSC Executive Secretary, Mr. Pius Akutah, gave the assurance when the Managing Director, Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL) – promoters of Lekki Deep Seaport, Mr. Du Ruogang, led the port’s management on a courtesy visit to the NSC in Lagos.
Akutah, who commended the Lekki Deep Seaport management for the visit, said the council would partner the port in areas that would boost its operations, according to a statement from the agency’s Deputy Director, Public Relations, Rakiya Dhikru-Yagboyaju.
Ruogang, who commended the NSC’s regulatory activities at the nation’s ports, had earlier disclosed that due to its ability to receive large vessels, the port has been adding value to the Nigerian economy since it started commercial operations in 2023.
He further commended the NSC’s unflinching support to the Lekki Port management and called for continuity, stating that it was in the interest of both parties and the nation to make Nigeria the maritime hub for West and Central Africa.
