Nigeria’s Ports, Efficient For Regional, International Trade – Council

The Executive Secretary,
Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Mr Hassan Bello, has said Nigeria’s ports were efficient for regional and international trade.
Bello told newsmen in Abuja that the ports had improved compared to what they were six years ago.
He said the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) had helped to remove physical and other barriers militating against good performance of the ports.
“About six years ago, Nigeria’s ports were not efficient, there were so much delay and barriers, but now, the ports are very efficient,” he said.
He said the remaining challenges would be resolved to enable neighboring countries transit their cargoes through the ports to spur international trade and promote healthy economy.
Bello said if Nigeria’s neigbours could make use of the ports, the nation’s revenue profile would improve and more jobs created for the youths.
He said discussion was in progress with Chad on transiting its cargoes through the ports, adding that security challenge, however, was slowing down the process.