Shipper’s Council Affirms Determination  To Complete Inland Dry Ports ,VTA, BIC Projects.

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers ‘ Council,  Emmanuel Jime has said that the present management will ensure completion of  Inland Dry Ports (IDPs), Vehicle Areas,(VTAs) Border Information Centers (BICs) and other projects which his predecessor, Hassan Bello embarked upon.

Rakiya Zubairu ,Head, Public Relations Units of the council disclosed in a statement on Monday.

Jime  stated this at the recently concluded Federal Ministry of Transportation 2020 Ministerial Retreat held in Lagos.

The NSC boss, who presented the report of Council’s àctivitiies from 2019 to 2020, said that the agency as Port Economic Regulator has ensured effective regulation at the nation’s ports.

He commended the Federal  Ministry of Transportation for the retreat, stating that the initiative provides a unique opportunity for the Maritime Agencies and top officials of the Ministry of Transportation to cross-fertilize ideas on projects  for the elevation of the maritime sector in Nigeria.

He assured that NSC would not relent in its effort to ensuring seamless transactions  at the ports.

Other agencies present at the retreat were the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and top officials of the Federal Ministry of Transportation.