From left: NSC CEO, Dr. Akutah Pius, MON signs the 2026 performance bond before the Minister of Maritime and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON.

The Executive Secretary/CEO of Nigerian Shippers’ Council NSC, Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, has signed the Council’s 2026 Sectorial Performance Bond at the just concluded stakeholder’s’ engagement in Lagos.

The signing of the 2026 performance bond was conducted by the Honourable Minister of Maritime and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON.

The Minister emphasised the need for a result-oriented approach across all departments and agencies, stressing that the Performance Bonds are binding commitments and will be closely monitored.

With the signing of its 2026 Sectorial Performance Bond, the management has re-enforced its commitment to accountability and transparency and strengthen performance management across the sector, which is in line with national development priorities.

Outlining the Council’s 2025 key achievements, Dr. Akutah informed that the Council recorded significant progress in the development of Inland Dry Port IDP, projects across designated locations nationwide as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s transport and logistics infrastructure.

He stated that NSC continues to play a pivotal role in facilitating the establishment of IDPs, with strong backing from the apex ministry.

The NSC boss noted that the Council’s interventions in resolving disputes between users and providers of port services have saved Nigerians billions of naira while improving efficiency and transparency within the maritime sector.

Akutah further highlighted the success recorded through the implementation of the Enterprise Content Management System ECMS, explaining that documentation processes within the Council have now been fully digitised.

According to him, the shift to electronic documentation has streamlined operations, reduced delays, and enhanced service delivery to stakeholders across the industry.

The ES/CEO restated the Council’s commitment to driving reforms and improving service standards in Nigeria’s port and logistics ecosystem.