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…

Will you like to work in the shipping sector?

In this edition of Layman Page, Lydia Ojarikre went to town to ask average Nigerians what…

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 do you know about NIMASA?

  As I have heard and read, NIMASA is the top promotional and regulatory maritime agency.…

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…

What do you know about the shipping sector?

Shipping has to do with water transportation. Several goods such as cars, clothing, foodstuffs, fruits, drinks,…

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…

Do you support the ongoing reorganization in Customs?

It is okay because even when you prune a tree, it brings out more beautiful branches. …