NPA Enhances Inland Dry Ports' Rail Connectivity Efforts

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is taking steps to resolve rail connectivity and logistics challenges at inland dry ports to better integrate these facilities into Nigeria's port system and enhance cargo movement. This initiative follows a meeting led by NPA Managing Director, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, with Mr Ahmad Rabiu of Dala Inland Dry Port and representatives from Funtua Inland Dry Port at the NPA's corporate headquarters in Marina, Lagos.

The meeting was prompted by a directive from the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, to transfer operational oversight of inland dry ports to the NPA. Discussions focused on improving institutional collaboration, addressing infrastructure constraints, and enhancing operational efficiency in Nigeria's maritime logistics.

Dantsoho emphasized the necessity of upgrading inland dry port infrastructure and technical capacity to manage increasing cargo volumes and support the modernization of Nigeria's maritime sector. Hassan Bello, former Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigeria Shippers Council, commended the transition of oversight to the NPA and highlighted the importance of rail access for efficient cargo movement.