The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has disclosed that it is championing automation as a key standard to eNhance efficiency and effectiveness in the maritime sector.
The council’s executive secretary, Dr Akutah Pius, disclosed this recently during a courtesy visit to the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos.
Dr Akutah, who reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to automating the port sector for optimal efficiency, further urged the management of the Lekki Deep Seaport to intensify its marketing initiatives by showcasing the port’s capabilities and Nigeria’s growing status as a major logistics hub to the African continent.
He also informed that the National Single Window (NSC) initiative is nearing the final implementation stages, with the president having elevated it to bring all critical stakeholders on board.
He encouraged other service providers to automate their systems to facilitate seamless integration with the NSW.
Dr Akutah cited the Lekki Seaport’s Public Private Partnership arrangement as a notable success in the sector, highlighting the crucial role of the PPP in boosting economic growth.
He invited investors to explore opportunities in the maritime sector and assured them that the council is committed to ensuring predictable and profitable investments.
He commended the port’s management for their efforts, acknowledging its potential to become a regional logistics hub and gateway to West Africa.
The managing director of Lekki Sea Port, Wang Qiang, stated that the port is pursuing efficiency to save costs for stakeholders.
He demanded the council’s support in achieving its set goals and objectives.
