APM Terminals Hosts Exporters’ Forum to Boost Nigeria’s Non-Oil Trade
In support of the Federal Government’s initiative to diversify Nigeria’s economy through the promotion of non-oil exports, APM Terminals Apapa held its inaugural exporters’ forum on Wednesday.
Frederik Klinke, Country Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, expressed gratitude to exporters for their contributions to economic growth. He emphasized the importance of non-oil exports and reassured exporters of APM Terminals’ commitment to facilitating smooth transactions by ensuring quick loading and offloading, fast positioning for Customs examination, and prompt delivery.
“Nigeria is naturally endowed with many resources to place it among the top emerging economies of the world,” Klinke stated. “APM Terminals will continue to support the country’s export drive to diversify the economy, earn more foreign exchange, and create jobs and prosperity for the people.”
Ismaila Badjie, Commercial Manager of APMT Apapa, affirmed that the terminal would persist in exploring ways to facilitate non-oil exports across its facilities nationwide. Additionally, Caroline Aubert-Adewuyi, Chief Commercial Officer of APMT Nigeria, highlighted collaboration with the Nigerian Railway Corporation to use the new standard gauge rail line for transporting containers from Moniya, Oyo State, to the port. She also emphasized the terminal’s commitment to using barges to ease the movement of cargo, reducing road congestion and enhancing import and export efficiency.
Aubert-Adewuyi assured exporters of regular interaction, announcing that the exporters’ forum would be expanded and held bi-annually.
Olubunmi Olumekun, President of the Association of West African Exporters and Marine Professionals, thanked APMT Apapa for providing a platform to address logistics challenges.
