Maritime industry stakeholders have called on the federal government to suspend the recently implemented 15 percent tariff hike in port charges, warning that the increase threatens Nigeria’s competitiveness and could drive cargo traffic to neighboring countries.
The Shipping, Shipping Agencies, Clearing and Forwarding Employers Association (SSACFEA) made the appeal at a press conference in Lagos on Friday, where its president, Boma Alabi, criticized the government’s failure to consult industry operators before implementing the new tariffs.
Alabi expressed frustration over the lack of stakeholder engagement in the decision-making process, arguing that a hike in charges without due consultation could cripple the shipping sector.
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