By Uzor Odigbo
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said that it would partner the Ministry of Works and Housing and other relevant agencies to rehabilitate port infrastructure .
The NPA Managing Director, Ms Hadiza Usman, disclosed this at the 2019 Abuja International Trade Fair organised by Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
TheNiche also gathered that one of the primary infrastructural requirements for efficient operations at the ports in terms of movement of cargo and economic activities was port access roads.
Usman revealed that in recent times, the issue of port access roads became very challenging and in order to deal with it the management has been working with relevant agencies and stakeholders.
Hadiza, represented by Mr Adams Jatto, NPA general manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, described the NPA as a trade facilitator and gateway to the nation’s economy.
She said that over 85 per cent of cargo coming into Nigeria and by extension other landlocked countries around came through its seaports.
In view of promoting trade and enhancing Small and Medium Enterprises, she said that NPA had remained resolute in its drive to ensure safety, security and customer satisfaction while delivering efficient.