Dantsoho at Onne Port, urges terminal operators to scale up investments in port infrastructure

Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, the Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), has called on terminal operators to scale up investments in port infrastructure and human capacity development to enhance the competitiveness of Nigeria’s ports.

Dantsoho made the call during a tour of the Onne Port Complex on Thursday, December 5, 2024, with a visit to INTELS Logistics Nigeria Ltd.

Highlighting the challenges posed by increasing investments in neighbouring West and Central African ports, Dantsoho stressed the need for Nigeria to step up its game.

“With the quantum of investments our maritime neighbours, especially along the West & Central African Coast, are attracting, we can only stay competitive if we redouble our investment drive to provide requisite infrastructure and equipment,” he said.

Dantsoho underscored the importance of attracting larger vessels to Nigeria’s ports, which would increase cargo throughput and better serve the country’s growing population.

“We must ensure that our ports can handle the scale of operations required to meet the demands of today’s maritime industry,” he added.

The visit to INTELS Logistics Nigeria Ltd underscores a broader effort to assess the state of Nigeria’s port infrastructure and encourage public and private stakeholders to collaborate on upgrades.

He also noted the critical role of human capital development in maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of port operations.