Akutah directs all departments in Shippers’ Council to align with policy on marine and blue economy
Funso OLOJO
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council(NSC), Pius Akutah, have given a directive to all the heads of the departments in the Council to ensure that the annual work plans of their respective directorates are in alignment with relevant components of the national policy on marine and blue economy.
Akutah made this declaration during the Council’s Special Retreat held at De Phantom Continental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos from 23rd to 24th July, 2025.
While delivering his keynote address at the retreat titled “Achieving Strategic Intents Through Performance Lens” the NSC boss reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to promoting the Federal Government’s National Policy on Marine & Blue Economy.
He also assured that the NSC is ready to align its activities with the National Policy on Marine & Blue Economy.
He 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.
Akutah 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 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 declared.
The NSC boss commended the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola for his steady guidance and commitment to reforming the sector.
