The Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC) is set to forge a strategic partnership with the London Ports Consultative Council to enhance efficiency at Nigerian seaports. NPCC Chairman, Mr. Bolaji Sunmola, disclosed this at the quarterly meeting in Lagos, which also featured the inauguration of the NPCC pioneer Board of Trustees (BOT).
Key Highlights:
Strategic Partnership*: A delegation of NPCC will travel to London to explore and exchange ideas to reform and reposition Nigeria’s maritime sector.
Digitalization*: The event’s theme, “Digital Information and Data Management for Sustainable Marine and Blue Economy,” highlights the importance of technology-driven frameworks in harnessing the nation’s ocean resources.
Board of Trustees*: The NPCC pioneer Board of Trustees was inaugurated, comprising eminent personalities with experience and strategic oversight.
Quotes:
Bolaji Sunmola*: “Every inefficiency at the port gate ripples across our national productivity. Every delay in customs processing translates to lost revenue. Every misalignment in our regulatory framework weakens investor confidence.”
Jean Chiazor Anishere (SAN)*: “The new NPCC has been registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) which beefs up its legitimacy and operational integrity.”
Achievements:
Memorandum of Understanding*: NPCC entered an MoU with Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for their reengineering process.
Partnerships*: NPCC partnered with the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) to improve port efficiency and trainings.
Global Network*: NPCC is expanding its network globally, with a stand secured for the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2025 in Houston, Texas .
