Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
NIMASA and NSC have expressed expectations of advancing the blue and marine economy when the review, expected to address some notable hitches in the sector, is concluded.
During a courtesy visit to NIMASA by the management of the NSC, led by the Executive Secretary, Barrister Akuta Pius Ukeyima, Jamoh disclosed that much progress has been made by the National Assembly to enact a reviewed NIMASA Act, and expressed optimism that it will greatly enhance the performance of the council.
“Your visit is a welcome development and the cooperation you seek is vital for the success of the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry. I must inform you that we have made much progress in our effort to review our enabling laws.
“This is to enhance our performance as an Agency. Now that you have come on board, it is worthy of note that the Nigerian Shippers Council Act was enacted through Decree 13 of 1978, and you will agree with me that modern-day reality may necessitate another look at your enabling Act,” Jamoh stated.
On his part, the Shipper’s Council boss Barrister Ukeyima commended the management of NIMASA for its achievements, which, he noted, would spur the take-off of the marine and blue economy sector.
He said: “I must commend NIMASA management for the visionary leadership under Dr Jamoh. During some of our sessions at the ministerial level, I admire the achievements of NIMASA management during presentations. We thus seek collaboration so we can leverage these feats.
“The Nigerian Shippers’ Council is the country’s port economic regulator and a trade facilitation agency with the responsibility to promote fair trade practices in the industry amongst the providers and consumers of shipping and port services.
“Nigerian Shippers’ Council mandate is to establish an enabling environment for all stakeholders by instituting an efficient and effective economic regulatory system in the transport sector. It is also one of the Agencies under the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy”.
