Do you support the collection of N10, 000 vehicle entry permit by NPA from truckers?

Yes we do. In the course of my business as a truck owner, I know if…

Is the maritime sector on track?

We are on track, but it’s just that we are still crawling. There is need for…

What is your take on the introduction of minimum standard for trucks operating at the port by NPA?

It is the best thing that can ever happen to truck operations. What NPA is doing…

What is your take on the introduction of minimum standard for trucks operating at the port by NPA?

It is the best thing that can ever happen to truck operations. What NPA is doing…

What do you think can be done to curtail corrupt practices at the ports?

  Corruption is systemic, endemic and entrenched in our system and one of the ways to…

Is Customs N1trillion revenue target for 2016 realistic?

The N1trillion target is ridiculous. How can they generate that with the Central Bank of Nigeria…

What is your take on the recent directive by the Customs CG that all officers’ declare their assets?

We believe that most of these customs officers are corrupt, so I believe the directive that…

What are your expectations for the maritime sector in 2016?

We are looking forward to a more robust maritime sector this year, 2015 was not good…

Do you think the completion of the truck holding bay at Tin Can Island port will solve the traffic problem in Apapa?

It may take off the pressure from the road but that is as far as the…

Do you support the devolution of powers to Customs zones?

  Of course, that is the right thing and that is how it ought to be.…

What do you think of the imposition of charges on the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) by the Nigerian Shipper’s Council?

  We believe this will lead to increase in cost of doing business to our members…

What are your expectations from the new Transport Minister?

  The new minister has a lot on ground. There are a lot of paper work…