The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius, MON has emphasized that credible and enforceable laws are crucial for effective port regulation in Nigeria.
The NSC boss, was represented by Mrs, Margaret Ogbonna, Director Regulatory Services Department, at the 2025 League of Maritime Editors’ summit.
In a paper presentation, he highlighted the importance of aligning competitive laws with institutional capacity to drive benefits like competition, investment, and predictability.
Dr. Akutah stressed the need to pass the Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill (NPERA) into law to enhance transparency, competition, and dispute resolution in the maritime sector.
He noted that strong laws are essential, but their effectiveness depends on proper implementation and stakeholder buy-in.
“Without effective implementation, laws can’t serve their purpose,” Dr. Akutah said. “Regulation requires full stakeholder buy-in.”
The NSC boss received the Maritime CEO of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the maritime industry and economic growth.
