Nigerian Shippers Council ( NSC) has on behalf of Institute of Export and Commodity Brokers Of Nigeria (CIECOBON) appealed to the Federal Government through the executive officer of the council , Rt. Hon Emmanuel Jime to establish an Export Commodity Port.
The (CIECOBON) members led by the President/Council Chairman, Dr. Ayobami Omotoso made the appealed and sought NSC’s cooperation in promoting export during the courtesy visit at the council’s headquarters recently in Lagos.
He called on NSC to appeal to the Federal Government to establish an Export-specific Port to further encourage exports.
The CIECOBON President said that lack of flat-bottomed vessels to transport cargos to Apapa rendered the use of Ikorodu Lighter Terminal once designated for export, a dead on arrival decision.
Dr. Omotoso also revealed that one of the shipping lines operating in the sub-region has been providing open roof-top vessels for Ghanaian exporters of produce.
He pleaded with NSC to discuss the possibility of extending such a service to Nigerian exporters because the RIFA containers that should ordinarily be used are too expensive for many exporters.
The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Hon Emmanuel Jime in his response warmly welcomed the delegation and assured them that part of NSC’s mandate, being in alliance with that of CIECOBON, will result in a partnership that will benefit the nation’s economy.
He commended the doggedness of CIECOBON in promoting export through advocacy and capacity building.
He enjoined the body to keep forging ahead in its mission with patriotic zeal.
He also assured Dr. Omotoso and his delegation that NSC will discuss the request for open rooftop vessels.
The Institute (CIECOBON ) has being in existence since 2015 as a result of National Assembly approval of the merger of the Institute of Export of Nigeria (IEON) and Commodity Brokers Association of Nigeria (CBAN).
