Shippers Council Builds 250-seater Conference Hall to Honour George Akume in Jos
The Nigerian Shippers Council has built and commissioned a 250-seater conference centre at its North Central Zonal Office in Jos, Plateau State Capital, even as it named it after the Secretary General of the Federation, Dr George Akume.
While commissioning the project, Akume commended the Nigerian Shippers’ Council and the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy for what he described as “a testament to commitment and vision” in strengthening Nigeria’s logistics and maritime system.
“This edifice is not just a building; it is a statement of vision, a testament to commitment, and a reflection of the renewed energy driving Nigeria’s port and logistics system under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” the SGF stated.
He noted that across the world, economic progress is built on solid infrastructure, adding that efficient ports, roads, railways, and dry ports are “the arteries through which the lifeblood of commerce flows.”
Akume reiterated that the federal government, under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, is prioritising investment in critical transport and trade infrastructure across all regions of the country — from the coastlines to the hinterlands — to boost connectivity and competitiveness.
