9th Edition of African Shippers’ Day Starts Tomorrow In Lagos

All is now set for The nation’s Port Economic Regulator, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) in collaboration with Union of African Shippers’ Councils (UASC) to host the 9th edition of African Shippers’ Day in Lagos from tomorrow, Monday 16th January 2023 to Wednesday 18th January, 2023 at Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

According to the press release signed by

Rakiya Dhikru-Yagboyaju, Head, Public Relations Of NSC, the programme, with the theme ‘‘African Continental Free Trade Agreement: A Veritable Platform for African Shippers to Mainstream into Global Trade’’, will be declared open by His

Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR while Engr. Mu’Azu Jaji Sambo, the Honourable Minister of Transportation is the Chief host.

The Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Mr. Wamkele Mene

is expected to make a presentation on the topic ‘‘AfCFTA: Vehicle for Africa’s Economic Growth & Development’’.

Other speakers are the Secretary General, International Chamber of Commerce Nigeria (ICCN), Mrs. Olubunmi Osuntuyi who will speak on ‘‘The Role of INCOTERMS 2020 in the Implementation

of African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)’’ and Mr. Nwachukwu Remigus, Manager, Trade Finance, African Export-Import Bank will make a presentation speak on ‘‘Payment Systems

in International Trade’’.

The African Shippers’ Day is primarily aimed at creating a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences amongst shippers’ organizations in the West and Central African Sub-regions,

discussions on issues that will improve maritime trade, and disseminating information on the role of Shippers’ Councils and UASC.

The event will be attended by member countries of the Union of African Shippers’ Councils as well as other countries maintaining associate status with the Union, Shippers and stakeholders.

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