A historic milestone was achieved as the Executive Secretary and CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq., MON, FCILT, Ph.D., formally signed the Council’s 2026 Sectoral Performance Bond. The signing ceremony took place during the recently concluded stakeholders’ engagement held at the Eko Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos.
In a landmark move for the sector, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, signed the 2026 Performance Bond, solidifying the strategic roadmap for the Council’s upcoming fiscal year.
The Honourable Minister underscored the necessity of a result-oriented approach across all departments and agencies. He emphasized that these Performance Bonds represent binding commitments, with progress set to be rigorously monitored to ensure full accountability.
A new era of accountability! With the official signing of the 2026 Sectoral Performance Bond, the Council is doubling down on transparency and results-driven leadership. This commitment ensures that our sectoral goals remain perfectly aligned with Nigeria’s national progress.
Driving nationwide transformation: Dr. Akutah showcased the Council’s 2025 achievements, spotlighting the rapid advancement of Inland Dry Port (IDP) projects. These developments are key to modernizing Nigeria’s logistics landscape and streamlining regional trade.
Dr. Akutah reaffirmed the Council’s leading role in facilitating IDP projects, noting that strong ministerial support has been instrumental to their progress.
However, the NSC boss highlighted that the Council has saved Nigerians billions of naira through proactive dispute resolution. These interventions continue to streamline port services while fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
The implementation of the ECMS has successfully fully digitized the Council’s documentation processes. This milestone, highlighted by the NSC boss, is set to drastically improve transparency and operational speed.
Efficiency is the new standard! By shifting to digital documentation, the Council has successfully slashed delays and optimized service delivery across the maritime industry. Reaffirming this momentum, Dr. Akutah pledged to continue driving the bold reforms needed to transform Nigeria’s logistics landscape into a world-class hub
