NSC CEO, Akutah, Calls for Better Treatment for Nigerian Shippers Operating in Foreign Countries
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, has advocated for better treatment for Nigerian shippers operating in foreign countries.
Akutah spoke during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Yusuf Tuggar, on Friday, last week.
According to him, there was the need for fairer treatment of Nigerian shippers abroad, particularly in countries with strong trade ties to Nigeria.
“This visit aims to foster collaboration and deepen institutional partnerships between the NSC and the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” he said.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akutah called for the establishment of liaison desks in Nigerian embassies to support shippers and resolve challenges faced during international operations.
The NSC CEO said, “There is a need for improved treatment of Nigerian shippers abroad, particularly in China where a large volume of trade occurs.”
He also stressed the importance of enhancing trade intelligence to support dispute resolution through diplomatic engagement with global partners.
Akutah expressed the Council’s interest in partnering with nations that have established Blue Economy structures.
He sought the ministry’s support for Nigerian representation in key international bodies and maritime institutions.
“Institutions like the International Maritime Organization, UNCTAD, and the World Customs Organisation,” he added.
In response, Tuggar reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting the NSC in fulfilling its mandate.
He encouraged the Council to continue working with the ministry to realise clearly defined goals. (NAN)
Akutah spoke during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Yusuf Tuggar, on Friday, last week.
According to him, there was the need for fairer treatment of Nigerian shippers abroad, particularly in countries with strong trade ties to Nigeria.
“This visit aims to foster collaboration and deepen institutional partnerships between the NSC and the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” he said.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akutah called for the establishment of liaison desks in Nigerian embassies to support shippers and resolve challenges faced during international operations.
The NSC CEO said, “There is a need for improved treatment of Nigerian shippers abroad, particularly in China where a large volume of trade occurs.”
He also stressed the importance of enhancing trade intelligence to support dispute resolution through diplomatic engagement with global partners.
Akutah expressed the Council’s interest in partnering with nations that have established Blue Economy structures.
He sought the ministry’s support for Nigerian representation in key international bodies and maritime institutions.
“Institutions like the International Maritime Organization, UNCTAD, and the World Customs Organisation,” he added.
In response, Tuggar reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting the NSC in fulfilling its mandate.
He encouraged the Council to continue working with the ministry to realise clearly defined goals. (NAN)
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