NSC CEO Charges Stakeholders on Port Process Manual Compliance
NSC CEO
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Emmanuel Jime has stressed the need for maritime stakeholders to comply with the Nigerian Port Process Manual (NPPM), explaining that it is aimed at promoting efficiency and transparency on port operations.
Speaking during a two-day seminar held recently in Lagos on the implementation of the NPPM, he said every role of the stakeholders, mode of terminal operations, shipping operations, the attitude of truckers which are contained in the manual provide beneficial information.
According to him, the information in the manual would add to their knowledge of the sector in what will foster operational efficiency in line with global best practices.
Proper understanding and application of the manual, he explained would bring about cost-effectiveness and reduction of waste in the system.
Be sides, Jime said it would also bring about transparency in port operations, adding that this will in turn ensure trust and goodwill among stakeholders.
He said, “I commend the doggedness and commitment of the Port Standing Task Team (PSTT) which has resulted to the laudable achievements recorded since the commencement of the operations of the team.
“The implementation of the Manual has facilitated the ease of doing business in our ports and has drastically reduced corruption tendencies.
“This seminar is put together by the PSTT, comprising the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
“The seminar is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to deliberate on subject of mutual interest, identify problems bedeviling the sector, and consciously proffering sustainable solutions.”
“It is my belief that if relevant stakeholders and authorities comply with approved standards and rules as enshrined in the manual, challenges faced today will automatically ease off and pave way for seamless operations at our port.” .
The theme of the seminar was titled, “Global Best Practices in Port Operations and the Industry Perspective.”
Speaking during a two-day seminar held recently in Lagos on the implementation of the NPPM, he said every role of the stakeholders, mode of terminal operations, shipping operations, the attitude of truckers which are contained in the manual provide beneficial information.
According to him, the information in the manual would add to their knowledge of the sector in what will foster operational efficiency in line with global best practices.
Proper understanding and application of the manual, he explained would bring about cost-effectiveness and reduction of waste in the system.
Be sides, Jime said it would also bring about transparency in port operations, adding that this will in turn ensure trust and goodwill among stakeholders.
He said, “I commend the doggedness and commitment of the Port Standing Task Team (PSTT) which has resulted to the laudable achievements recorded since the commencement of the operations of the team.
“The implementation of the Manual has facilitated the ease of doing business in our ports and has drastically reduced corruption tendencies.
“This seminar is put together by the PSTT, comprising the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
“The seminar is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to deliberate on subject of mutual interest, identify problems bedeviling the sector, and consciously proffering sustainable solutions.”
“It is my belief that if relevant stakeholders and authorities comply with approved standards and rules as enshrined in the manual, challenges faced today will automatically ease off and pave way for seamless operations at our port.” .
The theme of the seminar was titled, “Global Best Practices in Port Operations and the Industry Perspective.”
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