Onne Port Struggles: Bureaucracy and Shallow Waters Hinder Nigeria's Maritime Hub
The article highlights the struggles faced by Onne Port in Nigeria, once envisioned as a major maritime success story. Despite its strategic location and natural harbor, bureaucratic inefficiencies, shallow waters, and lack of maintenance have hindered its growth.
The port's inability to accommodate modern vessels due to insufficient dredging has led to operational challenges, impacting trade and investment opportunities in the region. This situation underscores the urgent need for infrastructure improvements to unlock the port's full potential.
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