Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has called on traders and investors to utilize new export channels to strengthen Nigeria’s global market presence.
Speaking at the 2026 NPA Special Day on Saturday, Dantsoho highlighted that the authority has introduced simplified processes specifically designed to eliminate the bureaucratic bottlenecks that have long hindered exporters.
These reforms aim to expand non-oil exports, balance national trade, and connect inland producers to global supply chains.
A cornerstone of this initiative is the Export Process Terminal (EPT)—a “one-stop hub” that centralizes everything from consolidation and packaging to documentation and electronic scheduling.
“The terminals were conceptualised to simplify what used to be a burdensome export process.
“We invite the trading and investing public to explore the tailor-made simplified export processes and other opportunities available at the NPA.
“The EPTs are electronically integrated with port operations through the call-up system to ensure faster cargo evacuation and improved turnaround time.
“Exporters can now complete documentation, packaging and shipment coordination seamlessly and efficiently,” Dantsoho said.
He said the NPA was collaborating with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) to deepen port-hinterland connectivity.
He noted that a new partnership will link Export Process Terminals (EPTs) with Domestic Export Warehouses, creating structured pathways for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to enter international markets.
Dantsoho emphasized that trade remains Nigeria’s most powerful tool for economic growth as the nation pushes to diversify beyond oil.
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