By Obiabin Onukwugha
The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Bashir Jamoh has called for a review of the Nigerian Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Act.
According to Jamoh, the Act was enacted through Decree 13 of 1978, has become obsolete and is no longer in tandem with modern realities.
Jamoh made the call when the Executive Secretary of NSC, Pius Ukeyima Akutah visited recently. He tasked the Akutah to take steps to ensure the reenactment of the Act
“Now that you have come on board, it is worthy of note that the Nigerian Shippers Council Act was enacted through Decree 13 of 1978, and you will agree with me that modern day reality may necessitate another look at your enabling Act.
“I must commend NIMASA management for the visionary leadership under Dr. Jamoh. During some of our sessions at the ministerial level, I admire the achievements of NIMASA management during presentations. We thus seek collaboration so we can leverage on these feats,” the NSC boss said.