The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has disclosed that it was ready to open multiple partnerships with the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) to significantly scale up the federal government’s non-oil sector deliverables.
The NEPZA managing director, Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, stated this Sunday in a congratulatory message to the NSC executive secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Jime, whose appointment was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari on June 25, 2021.
This was contained in a press statement issued by the Authority’s head of corporate communications, Martins Odeh.
“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.
“It is with great excitement and pleasure to congratulate you on your appointment as the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council by President Muhammadu Buhari. This is a joyful occasion for us and all your associates.
“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 Authority boss was quoted to have said via the statement.
According to the NEPZA boss, 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 the national economy whose importance is now amplified due to the African Continental Free Trade Area.
“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 the economic infrastructure deficit facing the nation.”
Adesugba, therefore, said exploring a variety of partnership channels around the non-oil sector would help to significantly scale up the federal government’s deliverables for the citizens.
