Export Processing Authority, Shippers Council partner to improve non-oil sector

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) is set to open multiple partnerships with the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) to significantly scale-up the Federal Government’s non-oil sector deliverables in the country.

NEPZA’s Managing Director Prof. Adesoji Adesugba said this in a congratulatory message to the newly appointed Executive-Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr Emmanuel Jime.

According to Prof. Adesugba, “I look forward to working closely with you through multiple partnerships and collaborations to realise the lofty agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari on the non-oil sector of the economy.”

“Your appointment is no doubt a validation of your proven records of national service as a two-term lawmaker and an astute administrator having also served as the Managing Director/CEO of NEPZA, a position I currently occupy’’, the NEPZA’s Chief Executive Officer said.

Prof. Adesugba, stated that Mr Jime’s appointment is also a testimony to his continuous relevance as a patriot who still has a lot to contribute to national development.

“As the head of the council, you have returned to manage another critical sub-sector of national economy whose importance is now amplified due to the African Continental Free Trade Area.” He said.

“As your agency also regulates dry port operations in Nigeria, we have unique opportunities to collaborate and work together for the development of the various value chains of the economy and bridge economic infrastructural deficit facing the nation’’.

The NEPZA managing director also said exploring variety of partnership channels around the non-oil sector would help to significantly scale-up federal government’s deliverables for the citizens.