The Association of the Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has formally approached the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) to request a waiver on accumulated storage and demurrage charges resulting from a two-day port shutdown prompted by the national strike led by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).<\/p>\n
In an exclusive interview with the Nigerian Tribune in Lagos, ANLCA’s National President, Emenike Nwokeoji, emphasized the association’s expectation for terminal operators and shipping companies to grant waivers for the duration of the port closure. Nwokeoji highlighted the national nature of the strike, asserting that it was beyond the control of individuals at the ports.<\/p>\n
While awaiting an official response from the NSC, Nwokeoji expressed the association’s stance that they would not be willing to pay for the storage and demurrage charges incurred during the two days of the national strike. The NSC’s response will play a crucial role in determining ANLCA’s next course of action regarding potential charges imposed by terminal operators and shipping companies.<\/p>\n
The background to this situation involves the shutdown of the nation’s ports and other establishments by the NLC and TUC. The strike was a response to perceived infractions and encroachments on workers’ rights in Imo State, coupled with acts of violence against NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero and other union officials by the Imo State government in collaboration with the Nigerian Police, Imo State Command.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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