Shippers’ Council vows to keep fighting corruption in maritime sector

By Ezurike Ugochukwu 

Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirms its commitment to promoting corruption-free operations in the maritime industry, marking this year’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Day with a workshop in Lagos.

Executive Secretary, NSC,  Dr. Pius Akutah, represented by Director of Finance Steve Olaniyi, while speaking at the event, themed “Uniting Youth Against Corruption: Shipping Tomorrow’s Integrity,” highlighted the role of young people in building a transparent maritime sector.

He reiterated that empowering youth is key to sustaining the fight against corruption.

L-R: Mr Steve

The NSC boss representative Mr. Steve further reaffirmed the NSC management’s dedication to supporting the core mandate of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) and consolidating the Council’s drive to promote accountability, transparency, and integrity in all its operations.

Delivering his goodwill message, Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, who was represented by Dr. Hadiza Rimi, at the event commended the Council for its continuous efforts to strengthen internal controls, improve service standards, and collaborate with anti-corruption agencies in building a more accountable maritime sector.

He urged all staff to be vigilant, resist unethical influences, and champion integrity in every aspect of their duties.

According to him, the fight against corruption begins with individual choices, and together, we can build a system where transparency thrives and corrupt practices find no space to flourish.

In an interview, Zubairu Mohammed, head of NSC’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit, affirmed the Council’s readiness to intensify efforts toward a corruption-free system, guiding staff toward honesty and integrity.