The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has reiterated its commitment to prioritise shipping activities and promote importers and exporters in the country.
Dr Pius Akutah, the Executive Secretary of the Council said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
The statement said he spoke after a familiarisation visit to the North East Zonal Directorate in Bauchi.
The visit marked a strategic step in assessing the activities of the council in the region and reinforcing its role in trade facilitation and port economic regulation
“The purpose of the visit was to promote regional integration in shipping activities and support exportation.
“This aligns with the current administration’s goal of enhancing the nation’s resources through the blue economy.
“We have had interactive meeting with stakeholders aimed at advancing shipping activities in the region and the role of shippers’ association in representing the interests of importers and exporters.
“The NSC is commited to improving ease of doing business,” he said.
On the Inland Dry Ports project in Bauchi, an initiative by the state government, Akutah said it was laudable as it would attract both import and export activities to the area.
