The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to building a world-class, digitally driven port system designed to enhance trade facilitation, attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and strengthen investor confidence in the country’s economy.
Speaking at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Dantsoho presented a paper titled “Optimising Nigeria’s Port Infrastructure, Enhancing Trade Facilitation and Global Competitiveness.” He revealed that the Port Community System (PCS), a collaborative digital platform connecting stakeholders, data, and transactions, will be launched by the first quarter of 2026 to significantly expand NPA’s digital footprint.
He noted that the efficiency gains recorded at Nigeria’s seaports have already contributed to a 19.6% growth in non-oil exports in the first half of 2025. Measures such as paperless transactions, the Eto Electronic Call-Up System, e-Tag verification, and electronic cargo systems are reducing congestion, cutting dwell time, and minimising waste.
Highlighting NPA’s sustainability agenda, Dantsoho announced initiatives to reduce emissions, including shore-to-ship power at Lekki Port, automation of barge, truck, and rail operations, and efforts to improve intermodal connectivity. He also pointed to strategic collaborations at the Lekki Deep Seaport, capable of handling super post-Panamax vessels, and the commissioning of state-of-the-art tug boats to service operations at Lekki, the Dangote Refinery, and the Dangote Fertiliser Plant.
Dr. Dantsoho assured the global audience that NPA remains committed to modernising Nigeria’s port infrastructure and streamlining services, stressing that global partnerships will be vital to achieving the authority’s long-term vision.
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