Tinubu Returns NPERA Bill Over Mandate, Freight Fee Issues

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu returned the Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) Bill for review due to concerns over its mandate section and the proposed one per cent Freight Stabilisation fee. Speaking in Lagos during the visit of the IMO Secretary-General, Akutah said the identified issues have been resolved in consultation with the Attorney-General of the Federation. He added that the corrected Bill is now before the National Assembly for assessment before being resent to the President for assent.

Written by Adeyemi Adewale