Managing Director of Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Habib Abdulahi has said that Nigerian ports have witnessed more efficient services and upsurge in cargo throughput because of the reforms in the sector.
Abdulahi, who was represented by the General Manager, Abuja Liaison Office of NPA, Nasir Mohammed, made the statement on during the NPA day at the 10th Abuja International Trade Fair.
The fair has the theme: “Entrepreneurship as a panacea for economic growth”.
He said that the government reforms had increased the level of private participation through entrepreneurial activities in the port sector.
“The resultant effects of the reforms are more efficient port services, upsurge in cargo throughput, reduction in cargo dwell time and improved vessel turnaround time.
“Other benefits of the reforms are deeper and safer navigation channels and improved port channel management,” Abdullahi said.
He said the NPA had significantly moved closer to achieving its vision of being “the leading port in Africa” due to the reforms.
By Pita Ochai
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