From right: Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Dr. Akutah Pius, MON presents a souvenir to the Managing Director of Lekki Port, Mr. Wang Qiang, during a visit to the Council’s headquarters, Apapa, Lagos.

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council NSC, the country’s Port Economic Regulator has proposed the adoption of advanced technology and innovations for the Lekki Deep Seaport as part of measures to boost efficiency and enhance competitiveness, especially among its peers within the West and Central African region.

Executive Secretary/CEO of the Council, Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, made this proposal during a meeting with the management team of the Lekki Deep Seaport, who was on a working visit to the Apapa, Lagos headquarters of the Council.

“The Lekki Deep Seaport, no doubt, is a modern, world-class facility that should set the standards for excellence in shipping operations in Nigeria and the region.

“At the Nigerian Shippers Council, we are committed to promoting investment predictability and ensuring the long-term sustainability and profitability of investments in the country’s shipping sector”, Dr. Akutah assured.

Meanwhile, Managing Director of Lekki Port, Mr. Wang Qiang, while speaking earlier, highlighted the port’s status as a Public Private Partnership PPP project, emphasizing the need for investor collaboration to drive its sustainability.

He requested the NSC’s intervention in reviewing the port’s tariffs, citing significant expenditure demands.

Mr. Qiang also expressed the commitment of the management to investing in infrastructure, to attract investors, and achieve transshipment goals, while aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda’s objectives.

The meeting explored areas of collaboration, with both parties seeking to enhance the competitiveness and efficiency of Nigeria’s maritime industry.