NSC Saves N31 Billion as Ministry Pushes for Sectoral Transformation
Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has highlighted its impressive performance and called for critical policy and funding reforms at the ongoing 2025 Sectoral Retreat of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
The NSC's Executive Secretary/CEO, Dr. Pius Akutah, MON, disclosed that the Council saved the Federal Government over N31 billion between January and June 2024 through automation of demurrage, freight rate, and charter party verification.
Dr. Akutah also showcased the Council's achievements, including the commissioning of the Funtua Inland Dry Port, top-ranking performance in the 2024 ICPC Ethics and Integrity Scorecard, the launch of online registration portals for port users and service providers and the development of the Trade and Transport Data Bank now nearing compl...