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Shippers Council says Dry Port optimization, crucial for the implementation of African Continental Free Trade Agreement

SHIPPING POSITION DAILY NOVEMBER 25, 2019 PAGE 3

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) Mr. Bello Hassan has stated that the optimization of the Inland Dry Ports (IDPs) is crucial for the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCFTA).

Bello was represented by Mrs Adaora Nwonu, Chief Operation Officer Trade Services of the Council on the day of the program themed “AFCFTA BOOSTING NIGERIA’sS ECONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT” which was held at Airport Hotel Ikeja Lagos.

According to him Inland Dry Ports (IDPs) will bring Shipping services closer to Shippers at the hinterland, decongest the port and as well accrue substantial revenue to the government.

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