By Seun Ibiyemi
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, transparency, and improved service delivery with the signing of its 2026 Sectorial Performance Bond.
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Akutah Pius, signed the performance bond at a stakeholders’ engagement held in Lagos.
The signing ceremony was conducted by the Honourable Minister of Maritime and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, who stressed the importance of adopting a result-oriented approach across all departments and agencies in the sector.
He noted that performance bonds are binding commitments that would be closely monitored to ensure compliance and delivery.
With the new performance bond in place, the NSC management said it is reinforcing its dedication to strengthening performance management systems across the maritime sector, in line with Nigeria’s broader national development priorities.
Highlighting the Council’s achievements in 2025, Akutah disclosed that significant progress had been made in the development of Inland Dry Port (IDP) projects across designated locations nationwide.
He explained that the initiative is aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s transport and logistics infrastructure, with the Council playing a central role in facilitating their establishment alongside support from the supervising ministry.
The NSC boss also revealed that the Council’s intervention in resolving disputes between port service users and providers has saved Nigerians billions of naira, while also improving operational efficiency and transparency within the maritime industry.
Read also:NNPC launches new Cawthorne crude blend, exports maiden cargo to global market
On digital transformation, Akutah pointed to the successful implementation of the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), which has fully digitised documentation processes within the Council.
According to him, the transition to electronic documentation has streamlined operations, reduced delays, and significantly improved service delivery to stakeholders.
He reiterated the Council’s commitment to driving reforms and raising service standards across Nigeria’s port and logistics ecosystem.
