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

The Managing Director Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has implore terminal operators to take advantage of the investor-friendliness of President Bola Tinubu and put in more investment in equipment renewal while also enhancing infrastructure.

Dantsoho gave the chargevon Wednesday when he undertook an operational tour of the Lagos Ports of Apapa and TinCan Island Port Complexes.

Speaking during the visit Dantsoho said 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 Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega 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”.

Dantsoho 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.