Pius Ukeyima Akutah
Pius Ukeyima Akutah | |
|---|---|
| Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the] | |
| Assumed office 25 October 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Emmanuel Jime |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 June 1970 Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Spouse | Married with children |
| Education | Ph.D. in International Cooperation in Criminal Matters |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Legal Practitioner, Public Servant and Politician |
Dr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah MON (born June 7, 1970) is a Nigerian legal practitioner and public servant. He serves as the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer (ES/CEO) of the Nigerian Shippers' Council, an appointment he assumed on October 25, 2023, succeeding Emmanuel Jime. He officially commenced his duties at the council's headquarters in Lagos on November 1, 2023.
Upon assuming office at the Nigerian Shippers Council, Akutah stated his intention to build on the foundation laid by his predecessors. The council has taken steps to activate the cargo tracking note, promote port efficiency with the stated goal of reducing cargo clearance time from 48 hours to 24 hours, and introduce an electronic traffic system.
The Nigerian Shippers Council has highlighted the implementation of payment processes transitioning from manual to automated systems within the council. It has also emphasized the benefits of registration to enhance a database of port service providers and users, as well as a "know your customers" policy.