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The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has advised Terminal Operators to take advantage of Trade Fairs and Exhibitions as part of measures to promote their activities as concessionaires in the nation’s seaports.
Speaking on Friday while declaring open “NPA Special Day” at the on-going Lagos International Trade Fair, Bala Usman explained that the presence of terminal operators in trade fair arena “would enable them to showcase their activities to the numerous visitors to the fair and educate them on their services”.
Under the current concession regime, there are currently 26 terminal operators operating in the six seaports in the country.
The terminal operators are responsible for the loading and off-loading of cargo in the ports
Bala Usman who was represented by Alhaji Abubakar Umar, the Port Manager, Rivers Ports also informed invited guests at the fair that the Authority has started aggressive efforts aim at attaining the ISO 9001 complaints and certification in the nation’s seaports.
The attainment of ISO 9001 certification, according to the NPA boss will improve the financial performance of the Authority, ensure quick turnaround time, improved traffic and business process in the ports.
Speaking earlier, the president, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) represented by the Deputy President, Toki Mabogunje informed the gathering that the chamber which was founded in 1888 is the “premier as well as the oldest chamber of commerce in Nigeria”
According to her, the primary objective was to promote support legislature or other policies affecting trade Industry, Commerce and Agriculture as well as represent the opinion of the business community on these matter and the economy as a whole.
A statement explained that she further stressed that the 2018 Fair with the theme “Connecting Businesses, Creating Value” could go a long way at promoting synergy by players in the public and private sectors for a mutual benefit, adding that the present day business would desires connectivity in businesses, link industries and integrate processes to accelerate economic growth and development.
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