In a strategic move to streamline port operations and elevate service delivery, the Federal Government, through the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), will inaugurate the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee (PCEC) tomorrow Thursday, April 24, 2025.
The launch event will take place at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) headquarters in Lagos and will be presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Designed as a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors, the PCEC aims to tackle long-standing inefficiencies within Nigeria’s ports and customs systems. Its primary goal is to identify systemic gaps and implement targeted solutions that will enhance the ease of doing business, fast-track trade facilitation, and accelerate economic growth.
According to officials, key deliverables from the committee’s work include shorter cargo dwell times, improved coordination among stakeholders, increased transparency and accountability, and a stronger focus on customer service.
Speaking on the upcoming event, the Managing Director/CEO of the NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, expressed delight at hosting the collaborative process-improvement meeting, as it is in tandem with his efforts at eliminating bottlenecks and bursting red tapes on the path of trade facilitation.