Aside entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for reengineering process and partnering with the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) to improve port efficiency and trainings, the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC) is set to forge a strategic partnership with the London Ports Consultative Council to enhance efficiency at Nigerian seaports.
NPCC Chairman, Mr. Bolaji Sunmola, disclosed this at the Council’s quarterly meeting in Lagos, which also featured the inauguration of the NPCC pioneer Board of Trustees (BOT).
A delegation of NPCC will expectedly travel to London to explore and exchange ideas to reform and reposition Nigeria’s maritime sector.
The theme of the quarterly meeting, “Digital Information and Data Management for Sustainable Marine and Blue Economy,” highlights the importance of technology-driven frameworks in harnessing the nation’s ocean resources.
At the meeting, the NPCC pioneer Board of Trustees was inaugurated, comprising eminent personalities with experience and strategic oversight.
The NPCC Chairman noted that “Every inefficiency at the port gate ripples across our national productivity. Every delay in customs processing translates to lost revenue. Every misalignment in our regulatory framework weakens investor confidence.”
Mrs Jean Chiazor Anishere (SAN) revealed that the new NPCC has been registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) which beefs up its legitimacy and operational integrity.
NPCC is expanding its network globally, with a stand secured for the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2025 in Houston, Texas.