CIECOBON SEEKS NSC’s COOPERATION IN PROMOTION OF EXPORT
By Mcanthony Onuoha
The Chartered Institute of Export and Commodities Brokers of Nigeria (CIECOBON),has sought the cooperation of the Nigerian Shipper’s Council in promotion of exports.
The President/ Council Chairman, Dr. Ayobami Omotosho, during a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shipper’s Council, NSC, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Jime, and his Management team at the NSC headquarters in Lagos recently, solicited the cooperation of the agency in export promotion.
Omotosho also called on the NSC to appeal to the Federal Government to establish an Export-Specific Port to further encourage export.
He pointed out that the non viability of Ikorodu Lighter Terminal once designated for export was due to non availability of flat-bottomed vessels to transport cargoes to Apapa, saying that the decision was dead on arrival.
** L-R: Dr. Ayobami Omotosho, President/Council Chairman, CIECOBON, receiving plaque from Rt.Hon. Emmanuel Jime, Executive Secretary/CEO Nigerian Shipper’s Council, NSC.
Furthermore, Dr. Omotosho 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 service to Nigerian exporters because RIFA containers that should ordinarily be used are too expensive for many exporters.
In his response, the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of NSC, Hon. Emmanuel Jime, warmly welcomed the delegation and assured them that part of NSC’s mandate, being in alliance with that of CIECOBON, would result in a partnership that would benefit the nation’s economy. He commended the doggedness of CIECOBON in promoting export through advocacy and capacity building and enjoined the body to keep forging ahead in its mission with patriotic zeal.
Hon. Jime also assured Dr. Omotosho and his delegation that the NSC would discuss the request for open roof-top vessels.
Recall that The Chartered Institute of Export and Commodity Brokers of Nigeria (CIECOBON) came into existence in 2015 following National Assembly approved of the merger of the Institute of Export of Nigeria (IEON) and Commodity Brokers Association of Nigeria (CBAN).
