Worried that Nigeria operates the costliest seaport in the West African region, occasioned by duplicity of functions, Minister of State Transportation, Gbemisola Saraki, has unveil plans to overhaul operations at the ports. Saraki, who spoke yesterday, when members of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), paid her a courtesy visit, noted that the high cost of operation has made it difficult for Nigeria to compete with its neighbouring countries. “Nigeria is supposed to be the biggest player and the cheapest player, but unfortunately, we are not. But I assure you that changes will be witnessed as we will soon be efficient and effective,“ she said. Earlier, the National President, ANLCA, Iju Nwabunike, said their visit became necessary to update Saraki on the happenings in the area she superintends, so as to guide her in decision making in the discharge of her duty.

Source: The Guardian January 29, 2020 04:18 UTC