NIWA Unveils Plans for West Coast Cargo Jetty Development

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) announced plans to develop a West Coast cargo jetty aimed at enhancing the seamless movement of goods and services across the sub-region. This initiative was revealed during a joint inspection of the Marina jetty in Lagos last week, which involved officials from the Nigerian Port Authority, Nigeria Immigration Service, and a delegation from Ghana, including representatives from the corporate and private sectors.

Mr. Yusuf Girei, the Managing Director of NIWA, emphasized the agency's readiness to support the proposed jetty, highlighting the availability of extensive waterfront infrastructure capable of driving efficient, technology-driven, hassle-free cargo operations with direct access to key markets within Lagos.

Girei noted that NIWA's expansive network of waterways positions it critically to enable inland cargo movement across West Africa. He referenced NIWA's operational experience, particularly along the Calabar-Cameroon route, as a solid foundation for scaling similar initiatives across the West Coast corridor.