
The head of the newly established Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA), Akutah, has explained how the body will manage overlaps in mandate with other agencies operating in the maritime sector. According to Tribune Online, NPERA is expected to reshape Nigeria's port sector by promoting fair competition, transparent pricing, investment and efficient trade facilitation. Akutah's remarks address concerns over how the new regulator will coordinate with existing agencies to avoid duplication of functions as it begins operations in the Nigerian ports industry.
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