2025 CEO AND SERVICOM AWARDS: AKUTAH BAGS SPECIAL ACHIEVER AWARD

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA), Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, has been honoured with a Special Achiever Award by the SERVICOM unit of the agency

Dr. Akutah, who received the award from the Head of the Unit, Mrs. Esther Nanle said the award bestowed on him represents the collective efforts of the Management and Staff of the former Nigerian Shippers' Council, now transitioned into NPERA as the economic regulator for the port sector.

He stated that, "This award is a recognition of the collective efforts we have all made. It is not the achievement of one individual but the collective accomplishment of all of us".

The DG/CEO dedicated the award to every member of staff, as well as supporters and stakeholders who believed in the need for a dedicated economic regulator for the port sector.

He also dedicated it to Nigerians, particularly those whose livelihoods and businesses are impacted by activities in the maritime and port economy, noting that the establishment of the Agency is aimed at contributing positively to national economic growth.

Dr. Akutah noted that every award should serve as motivation to do more, urging staff at the headquarters and in offices across the country to remain committed to their responsibilities.

He emphasized that the law establishing the Agency was enacted to improve sectoral performance and foster economic development, adding that the Agency would have failed in its mandate if its activities did not yield the desired positive impact on the economy.

"Consequently, this award is not merely a recognition of our achievements; it is also a reminder that there is still more work to be done. For me personally, this award is a call to duty and a wake-up call to do more for the Nigerian economy. Going forward, expectations will be higher, and we must do everything possible to live up to them," Dr. Akutah said.

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