Amanze Chinonye
Nigeria’s federal government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports as part of efforts to expand maritime capacity and reduce pressure on the country’s main ports in Lagos, Prime Business Africa reports.
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola said the approval follows an earlier decision to modernise Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos, reflecting the government’s plan to develop a more balanced and efficient national port system.
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The upgrades are expected to improve cargo handling, reduce vessel turnaround times and strengthen regional trade links, while providing additional gateways for international commerce outside Lagos, Oyetola said in a statement on Sunday.
The government has also approved the development of the Ibom, Bakassi, Agge, Gateway, Ondo and Bonny deep seaports, which Oyetola said formed part of a broader programme to expand Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure.
According to the Minister, the government was pursuing an integrated transport system linking ports with roads, railways, inland waterways and other infrastructure to facilitate the movement of goods and reduce logistics costs for businesses.
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Oyetola said modern ports were critical to trade, industrial development, investment and job creation, adding that the ministry would work with state governments, terminal operators, investors, shipping companies and other stakeholders to ensure the projects delivered tangible economic benefits.
The government’s port expansion programme comes as Nigeria seeks to strengthen its position as a regional maritime and logistics hub by increasing cargo-handling capacity and improving the efficiency of its transport infrastructure.
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