Mr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah (MON), the newly-appointed Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers Council, has expressed satisfaction with the significant impact of Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, the flagship subsidiary of SIFAX Group, on the nation’s maritime sector.
During his inaugural courtesy visit to the management of the terminal, Akutah commended Ports & Cargo for maintaining its status as the foremost indigenous terminal operator in the country. He praised the company for its exemplary operations and its pivotal role in shaping the growth of Nigeria’s blue economy.
“We are very pleased with the operations of the terminal over the years. You have positioned yourself as a terminal to reckon with. Your investments in the maritime sector have continued to shape the growth of the blue economy, and you have proven that you have the necessary expertise to run this terminal very well,” Akutah stated.
He further expressed the Nigerian Shippers Council’s commitment to collaboration and support for the continued growth of operators in the maritime sector. Akutah emphasized the upcoming measures that will be rolled out to support the growth of the sector and enhance automation.
“I want to solicit your support as always. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given us a mandate, and his eyes are firmly on the growth of the sector. We will roll out measures that will support your continued growth. The Council will firmly collaborate with all operators this year to maximize success and entrench more automation in the sector too,” he added.
In response, John Jenkins, Managing Director of Ports & Cargo Handling Services, expressed gratitude for the acknowledgment from the NSC boss. He affirmed the terminal’s openness to collaboration with the council to achieve the vision set by President Tinubu.
Other members of the management team present during the visit included Capt. Ibraheem Olugbade, Executive Director, Administration, Tobi Afolabi, Executive Director, Operations, Sogo Faola, AGM Transfer, PCHS, and Patience Nwaogwugwu, Head, SIFAX Stevedoring.
