CIECOBON Sought NSC's Cooperation In Promoting Export
By: Bisi Akingbade
The Chartered Institute of Export and Commodity Brokers of Nigeria, CIECOBON, has sought NSC's cooperation in promoting export during a courtesy visit on the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer and Management of Nigerian Shipper's Council, NSC, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Jime, at the NSC headquarters in Lagos today
CIECOBON led by the President/Council Chairman, Dr. Ayobami Omotosho appealed to the Federal Government to establish an Export-specific Port to further encourage exports.
He said that lack of flat-bottomed vessels to transport cargos to Apapa rendered the use of Ikorodu Lighter Terminal once designated for export, a dead on arrival decision.
In a press release made available to the journalists and signed by the Head, Public Relations Unit, NSC, Mrs. Rakiya Dhikru-Yagboyaju, CIECOBON President disclosed that one of the shipping lines operating in the sub-region has been providing open roof-top vessels for Ghanaian exporters of produce.
He pleaded with NSC to discuss the possibility of extending such a service to Nigerian exporters because the RIFA containers that should ordinarily be used are too expensive for many exporters.
The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Hon Emmanuel Jime in his response assured them that part of NSC’s mandate, being in alliance with that of CIECOBON, will result in a partnership that will benefit the nation’s economy.
Nigerian Shippers' Council boss commended the doggedness of CIECOBON in promoting export through advocacy and capacity building. He enjoined the body to keep forging ahead in its mission with patriotic zeal.
Jime also assured Dr. Omotoso and his delegation that NSC will discuss the request for open rooftop vessels.
Chartered Institute of Export and Commodity Brokers of Nigeria, CIECOBON, came into existence in 2015 following National Assembly approval of the merger of the Institute of Export of Nigeria, IEON and Commodity Brokers Association of Nigeria, CBAN.