Akutah disclosed this in a statement issued by the Head of Public Relations Unit of the council, Mrs Rebecca Adamu, on Tuesday in Lagos. He said the performance bond was signed at a stakeholders’ engagement and was conducted by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola.
The minister emphasized the need for a result-oriented approach across ministries, departments and agencies, noting that the performance bonds were binding commitments that would be closely monitored.
Akutah said the council’s management had reinforced its commitment to accountability, transparency and improved performance in line with national development priorities.
Highlighting the council’s achievements in 2025, he said the NSC recorded progress in the development of Inland Dry Ports, IDPs, across designated locations nationwide.
According to him, the development of IDPs is part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s transport and logistics infrastructure.
He added that the council continued to play a key role in facilitating the establishment of IDPs with the support of the supervising ministry.
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Akutah said the council’s intervention in resolving disputes between port service providers and users had saved Nigerians significant costs while improving efficiency in the maritime sector.
He also highlighted the implementation of the Enterprise Content Management System, noting that documentation processes within the council had been fully digitized.
According to him, the transition to electronic documentation has streamlined operations, reduced delays and enhanced service delivery.
Akutah reiterated the council’s commitment to driving reforms and improving service standards in the port and logistics sector.
The Shippers Council boss noted that the Council’s intervention in resolving disputes between users and providers of port services has saved Nigerians billions of naira while improving efficiency and transparency within the maritime sector.
He restated the Council’s commitment to driving reforms and improving service standards in Nigeria’s port and logistics ecosystem.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola in his address, emphasized the need for a result-oriented approach across all departments and agencies, stressing that the Performance Bonds are binding commitments and will be closely monitored.
NAN
