The Nigerian Chamber of Shipping, NCS, is currently in talks with its
Ghanaian counterpart to form a regional body with a view to solving
cross-border trade challenges in the sub-region.
Speaking to news men in Lagos, Director General of the Chambers, Mrs
Obiageli Obi, said that a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, has been
drawn up and signed by some countries.
Mrs Obi also said that the formation of a regional chamber was
currently waiting to be launched as soon as funds for the ceremony are
made available.
She explained that Chambers of Shipping are private sector driven
advocacy organization that could bridge the gap between government and
players in the international trade, adding that African governments need groups like the chambers to help galvanize trade within the region and across the borders.
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