Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency

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during the Ministry’s Third Quarter 2026 Citizens’ and Stakeholders’ Engagement in Lagos.

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This year’s event brought together government officials, heads of agencies, and key maritime stakeholders to commemorate World Maritime Day and reaffirm their commitment to advancing excellence in Nigeria’s maritime sector.

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Scenes at the 2026 World Maritime Day celebration in Lagos, themed “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence.”

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It is our distinct honour to join every Nigerian in celebrating our nation’s independence, resilience, progress, and enduring greatness.

Together, we remain committed to building a stronger, more prosperous, and greater Nigeria.

Happy Independence Day, Nigeria!

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He also noted that the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has addressed inter-agency rivalry in the sector.

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The Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) says it will fully enforce the NPERA Act 2026, including the use of fines and criminal prosecution, to curb corruption, unethical practices and inefficiencies in Nigeria’s port sector.

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He said MACN is ready to support NPERA with data, global expertise and training.

Dr. Akutah welcomed the partnership, saying NPERA would build a stronger and faster collaboration with MACN for the benefit of Nigeria’s maritime industry and the Blue Economy.

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He commended MARCON and the wider maritime media for their support over the years, noting that the enactment of the NPERA Act was a collective achievement that required the contributions of stakeholders across the sector.

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The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA), Dr. Pius Akutah, MON, has said the NPERA Act 2026 has given the Agency the powers required to sanitize Nigeria’s port sector, promote fair competition and protect investments.

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Akutah stated this when the Executives of the Maritime Correspondents Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON), led by its President, Mr. Ismaïl Aniemu, paid a courtesy visit to the Agency’s headquarters in Lagos.

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….particularly as the country works to reduce its dependence on oil and gas.

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The DG/CEO of the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA), Dr. Akutah Pius, MON, has called for stronger strategic cooperation between Nigeria and Denmark in port economic regulation, trade facilitation, institutional development and capacity building.

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Speaking on Nigeria's ongoing economic reforms, the DG/CEO noted that the Federal Government has continued to place increased emphasis on trade and the marine and blue economy as important drivers of economic diversification…

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Happy Eid El-Maulud.