The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Akutah Pius Ukeyima Esq., MON, FCILT, FInsTA, Ph.D. has expressed the Council’s commitment to promoting the efficiency of the nation’s maritime sector.
Dr. Akutah made this declaration when he received a team from Maritime Police Command Headquarters, led by Assistant Inspector General of Police, Garba Yusuf recently in Lagos.
He called on the Maritime Police to work closely with the NSC Enforcement Unit to tackle irregularities at the ports, including attacks on ships, criminal activities on port access roads, and the illegal interception of containers along port corridors.
The Council leader also vowed to expose cases of unauthorized container seizures through media reports, urging the AIG to take action against those involved.
Earlier in his address, AIG Garba Yusuf assured the NSC of the Maritime Police’s commitment to cooperation. He encouraged the Council to report any illegal activities involving police officers, emphasizing that effective policing requires strong community support.
The meeting reinforced the shared vision of both agencies in ensuring a secure, efficient, and economically viable maritime sector for Nigeria.
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