Importers at the nation’s seaports of Apapa and Tin-Can ports are currently rushing to clear their cargoes following early closure notice served by major shipping companies over the Presidential elections holding on Saturday in Nigeria. According to Ige, “The shipping companies have issued statements confirming their early closure of work due to elections on Saturday. ALSO READ:Maritime workers ground seaports activities nationwide“Many of them have cited the Presidential elections holding on Saturday as the reason for their actions. So many of us are in the ports to secure clearance of our cargoes because there won’t be any weekend clearance at the ports this week. “Also, the Federal Government has announced the closure of seaports and borders ahead of the elections.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 15, 2019 12:11 UTC