The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is undergoing a major transformation to become a more sustainable and efficient organization, aiming to boost the nation’s economic growth.
This initiative seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s role in global trade while significantly reducing its environmental impact.
“Minimizing environmental impact through eco-friendliness, promoting social responsibility, and ensuring long-term economic viability are the drivers of global progress, and we cannot afford to be left behind,” said Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the NPA.
He emphasized this commitment at the NPA Management Retreat in Onne, Rivers State, which was themed “Repositioning the Nigerian Ports System for Sustainability.”
Dantsoho added: “We owe posterity a duty to infuse sustainability paradigms into the way we do things.
“We cannot rest on our laurels, we must commit to a continuous improvement paradigm of Port operations and service delivery that places high premium on issues of sustainability.”
Persecondnews reports that the NPA’s efforts have yielded impressive results, with non-oil exports reaching $3.225 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 19.59% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Export volume also rose to 4.04 million metric tonnes.
This growth is attributed to the excellent work of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, whose partnership with NPA has been instrumental in driving export numbers.
To further enhance service delivery, the NPA management team undertook a Business Process Re-engineering exercise to identify and address bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
This initiative ensures a more customer-centric approach, positioning the NPA for long-term success and sustainability.
By prioritizing eco-friendliness, social responsibility, and economic viability, the NPA is setting a new standard for port operations in Nigeria.
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