shippingposition
  • Home
  • News
  • Editorial
    • Vox Pop
  • Maritime safety
  • Oil and Gas
  • Personality
  • Health
No Result
View All Result
shippingposition

Home » ‎Why Nigeria’s Non-Oil Export Is Not Thriving—-Shippers Council

‎Why Nigeria’s Non-Oil Export Is Not Thriving—-Shippers Council

by Joshua
August 23, 2015
in Uncategorized

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has said that Nigerian shippers were the reason the country was not thriving in the export of non- oil products.
Speaking at a press briefing organized by the Shippers Association‎ Lagos State last week, Deputy Director Consumer Affairs Department of the Council; Mrs Ada Okam said that Nigerians were not taking advantage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) unlike other African countries.

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has said that Nigerian shippers were the reason the country was not thriving in the export of non- oil products.
Speaking at a press briefing organized by the Shippers Association‎ Lagos State last week, Deputy Director Consumer Affairs Department of the Council; Mrs Ada Okam said that Nigerians were not taking advantage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) unlike other African countries.
Stakeholders have over the years lamented that Nigeria's economy has been so much dependent on the export of crude oil and proceeds; while the government relies solely on what it is getting from crude oil export and very little is being done to promote raw materials in the non-oil sector.
‎But speaking last week, Mrs Okam said that Nigerian exporters find it difficult comply with the provisions of the AGOA in terms of packaging of their products, labeling and getting the right certification.
"We must be sincere to ourselves that the AGOA is not something that you just strike at, it has procedures in terms of packaging and certification, and except our shippers get to that level, they cannot benefit fully"
"The AGOA has its own rules and regulations and our indigenous exporters find it difficult to rise to that level of labeling, packaging, certification and so on", she observed.
The Shippers Council Deputy Director said that there is need for enlightenment and sensitization of Nigerian exporters, lamenting that the problems with non-oil export in Nigeria is the 'Nigerian Factor' where exporters want to do it their own way and not the owners' way.
 "This has stalled what we are doing." she lamented.
 The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is facilitating the AGOA and export grant is given to any shipper that is able to take advantage of the Act.
For those shippers who want to take advantage of it, they should liaise with NEPC in collaboration with the Nigerian Export Bank (NEXIM)
"Nigerians are taking advantage of it but at a low rate, other African countries have gone far with it, with the new government in place and with honesty, Shippers can take advantage of it, but right now the tempo is low"
 


Related Posts

Dangote To Revive Olokola Free Trade Zone In Ondo

June 16, 2026
United States and Islamic Republic of Iran Peace Deal Excites IMO scribe

United States and Islamic Republic of Iran Peace Deal Excites IMO scribe

June 15, 2026
Customs, NESREA Bust Wildlife Trafficking Syndicate, Seize Elephant Tusks Worth N126m

Customs, NESREA Bust Wildlife Trafficking Syndicate, Seize Elephant Tusks Worth N126m

June 15, 2026
N28Billion Largesse:  All Cargo Owners Must Register Under Shippers’ Association to Access Cargo Defence Fund – SALS 

N28Billion Largesse:  All Cargo Owners Must Register Under Shippers’ Association to Access Cargo Defence Fund – SALS 

June 15, 2026

Discussion about this post

Latest News

MARAN Inaugurates Onigbinde-Led Executive Council, Seeks Stronger Ethical Standards in Maritime Journalism

MARAN Inaugurates Onigbinde-Led Executive Council, Seeks Stronger Ethical Standards in Maritime Journalism

June 24, 2026

NPA, Police Move to Eliminate Illegal Checkpoints on Apapa, Tin Can Port Corridors

IMO Confirms Death Of 14 Seafarers, Announces Evacuation Plan For 11,000 Stranded   In The Strait Of Hormuz

TTP: Ètò System Drives Apapa, Tin Can Rise Among World’s Most Improved Ports Globally — World Bank Report

Nigerian Navy Hands Over Five Suspected Stowaways to Immigration Service

Local Petrol Production Hits 48m Ltrs Per Day – FG

NSIB, LASWA Partner To Boost Lagos Waterways Transport

NSC Complaints Unit Head, Dr. Bashir Ambi-Mohammed, Bows Out After 26 Years of Service

Customs Official Credits Adeniyi For Volleyball Team’s Success

SEREC Boss Advocates Stability In Customs Leadership Succession Process

Adeniyi’s Tenure Extension Will Further Boost Volleyball Development ….NVBF

Navy Uncovers Fuel Stash, Recovers 63,000ltrs Of Illegal AGO, Vehicle In Rivers

kindly like our Facebook page

Health

Health Benefits And Side Effects Of Bitter Kola
Health

Health Benefits And Side Effects Of Bitter Kola

June 8, 2026

Bitter kola, also known as garcinia kola or bitter kola, is a common plant which can be found across Central...

NCDC Places States On High Ebola Preparedness Alert Over Importation Risk

NCDC Places States On High Ebola Preparedness Alert Over Importation Risk

June 1, 2026
It’s The Season Of Corn

It’s The Season Of Corn

June 1, 2026
Ovarian Cancer: Why Nigerian Women Are Dying In Silence

Ovarian Cancer: Why Nigerian Women Are Dying In Silence

May 18, 2026
Beware: ‘Agbo’ Can Kill Asthmatics, Inhalers Save Lives — Pulmonologist

WARNING: No Amount Of Sex, Special Diet Can Prevent Prostate Cancer

May 11, 2026
Beware: ‘Agbo’ Can Kill Asthmatics, Inhalers Save Lives — Pulmonologist

Beware: ‘Agbo’ Can Kill Asthmatics, Inhalers Save Lives — Pulmonologist

May 11, 2026
Why Nigerians Must Reduce Excessive Salt Intake – Public Health Expert

Why Nigerians Must Reduce Excessive Salt Intake – Public Health Expert

May 4, 2026
Nigeria, 9 Others Account For 70% Global Hepatitis B deaths —WHO

Nigeria, 9 Others Account For 70% Global Hepatitis B deaths —WHO

May 4, 2026
Your Stool Determines The State Of Your Health

World Liver Day 2026: Low Awareness Threatens Fight Against Liver Disease – Experts

April 27, 2026
Your Stool Determines The State Of Your Health

Your Stool Determines The State Of Your Health

April 27, 2026

© 2021 Shippingposition

Navigate Site

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Policy
  • Sitemap
  • Terms

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Coast To Coast
  • Oil and Gas
  • Maritime Education
  • The Terminals
  • Maritime safety

© 2021 Shippingposition