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NSC Boss Reaffirms Commitment to National Policy on Marine & Blue Economy

By Anne Ejuka



The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, has reaffirmed the agency's commitment to promoting the Federal Government's National Policy on Marine & Blue Economy. 


He made this known while delivering his keynote address at the Council's Special Retreat with the theme “Achieving Strategic Intents Through Performance Lens” held at De Phantom Continental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos from 23rd to 24th July, 2025.


Dr. Akutah assured that the NSC is ready to align its activities with the National Policy on Marine & Blue Economy, hr informed that all departments, particularly Legal Services, Strategic Planning and Research, Regulatory Services, Cosumer Affairs, Inland Transport Services Departments and Zonal Coordinators are to align annual work plans with relevant components of the national policy.



The NSC boss lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his courageous leadership and visionary approach to governance, “Let me begin by recognising and commending the bold and reform-oriented leadership of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, whose Renewed Hope Agenda has injected a new sense of clarity and urgency into the governance of our nation’s strategic sectors; 

Under Mr. President’s direction, the Federal Government has made an unambiguous statement through the creation of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy - entrusted with transforming Nigeria’s vast ocean economy into a catalyst for diversification, growth, and sustainability”. He said.



The Executive Secretary also commended the Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, for his steady guidance and commitment to reforming the sector. He stated “we are equally privileged to be under the astute leadership of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, whose visionary approach, steady guidance and tireless commitment have galvanised key institutions within the sector; including our own Council, to embrace innovation, reform and measurable impact.”


Dr. Akutah further unveiled plans to deploy the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platform by the end of 3rd quarter 2025, with full compliance across all Departments and Units by December 2025. 



He directed the Regulatory Services Department and Information Communication Technology Unit (ICT) of the Council to collaborate with terminal operators and Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), to develop an integrated dashboard for real time tracking vessels and cargo processing metrics, which will form part of the Council’s monthly performance review.


Mr. Rotimi Anifowose, Director Strategic Planning and Research informed participants that the event marked a major milestone as stakeholders gathered for the validation of the department’s recently concluded strategic planning report and the formal signing of performance bond between the Executive Secretary/ CEO and Heads of Departments and Units.


He added that the gathering re-affirmed the Council’s commitment to accountability, results-based performance and a continuous improvement in service delivery.

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