Dantsoho harps on increased Ports investment, assures terminal operators of support

The Managing Director Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho on Wednesday undertook an operational tour of the Lagos Ports of Apapa and TinCan Island Port Complexes.

Speaking during the visit Dantsoho said “I would like to implore all terminal operators to take advantage of the investor-friendliness of His Excellency President Bola Tinubu and put in more investment. Given Nigeria’s huge population, Nigerian Ports definitely deserve greater investment than what is currently obtainable.”

“In alignment with the World Ports Sustainability program, this Management is keen on Ports eco-friendliness, and we will insist on investor compliance with this global imperative. On our part as a regulator we assure you of all the facilitation necessary to protect your investment and guarantee return on investment.

“As you are aware, with the commitment of the Minister Martime and Blue economy, Alh.  Gboyega Oyetola, the NPA has concluded the final phase of the Port Community System (PCS) which will provide the linkage backbone for the forthcoming National Single Window (NSW) project”.

Dantsoh who was recently elected as the first ever Nigerian President of the Port Management Association of West & Central Africa (PMAWCA) stated further that “we must translate our vision of being the maritime logistics hub for sustainable Port services in Africa to reality as quickly as possible.