Council backs Shippers’ council on collection of 1% freight fee

The Nigerian Port Consultative Council (NPCC) has declared its support for the Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s move for self-collection of one per cent freight stabilisation fee.

The Chairman of the NPPC, Bolaji Sunmola, stated this when he led members of the group on a courtesy visit to the council’s headquarters in Lagos.

Sumaila said that in addressing the paucity of funds, the council requires proper funding in the execution of its regulatory activities.

The NPCC chairman who recognised the contribution of Shippers’ council to the development of Nigeria‘s maritime sector, reiterated the need to strengthen the  regulatory power of the council as ombudsmen in port operations.

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In his response, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr Pius Akutah, MON, appreciated the chairman and members of the council for the visit and their support.

Barr Akutah maintained that the council proposes one per cent freight stabilisation fee to execute its statutory activities.