Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — The Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, has expressed readiness to collaborate with the University of Lagos, UNILAG, through its Institute of Maritime Studies, IMS, and Department of Commercial and Industrial Law to strengthen training and policy development efforts in the maritime sector.
This was disclosed during a courtesy visit by a UNILAG delegation to the Council’s headquarters in Lagos, led by Prof. Wale Olawoyin, SAN, Head of the Department of Commercial and Industrial Law.
Receiving the delegation, the Executive Secretary/CEO of the NSC, Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, described the proposed partnership as timely and strategic. He emphasized the Council’s commitment to introducing impactful, practical training programmes that will build the capacity of its workforce and address the evolving demands of the industry.
“We are committed to strengthening our human capital, and we welcome this opportunity to work closely with UNILAG in areas that will enhance sector performance,” Dr. Akutah stated.
Prof. Olawoyin commended the NSC’s leadership and noted that the University is well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to the maritime space through academic collaboration.
“There is much to be gained from a well-structured relationship with the Shippers’ Council, and we are confident this can contribute meaningfully to national maritime development,” he said.
The visit marks the beginning of what both parties hope will be a productive and long-term partnership, aimed at building capacity, driving policy innovation, and supporting the broader goals of Nigeria’s maritime and blue economy agenda.
