Determined to promote the non-oil sector in line with the economic diversification agenda of the Federal Government, the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) said it has officially handed over 10 hectares of land behind Heipang Jos Inland Container Depot (ICD), Jos in Plateau State, to Messrs Topwide Ventures Limited for the establishment of a Tin-Smelting plant.
According to a statement that was sent to BusinessDay, the handover ceremony took place at the NSC corporate headquarters in Lagos at weekend.
The Council stated that the move will add value to the Heipaing-Jos Inland Container Depot and generate revenue for the government, promote employment within the vicinity of the project and provide ready export cargo for the depot on a sustainable basis.
The handing over ceremony was performed by Hassan Bello, executive secretary of the Council, who was represented by Akintunde Makinde, director Inland Transport services.
