Jime affirms NSC’s determination to complete IDPs, BIC and other projects

By onepageafrica On Aug 10, 2021

Senator Gbemisola Salaki, Honourable Minister of State for Transportation, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Hon. Emmanuel Jime, Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers' Council, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency and Muhammed Bello- Koko, Acting Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority.

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

Hon. Jime stated this at the recently concluded Federal Ministry of Transportation 2020 Ministerial Retreat held at Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos.

The NSC boss, who presented the report of Council’s activities 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.

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