The Federal Government, through the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has okayed N1.6billion for the supply and installation of a 64-ton mobile harbour crane at the Lokoja River Port, it was learnt.
The Managing Director of NIWA, Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora, at the contract signing ceremony on in Lokoja, said the project was in line with government determination to enhance water transportation.
He said the contract was awarded early enough to ensure the commencement of operation at the port, next year.
According to him, the port, which will be fitted with state of the art equipment, has reached 75 per cent completion.
The port is located at Jamata area of Lokoja.
He said the contract, which was awarded at a cost of N1, 600,344,000 to Messrs LIEBHERR Nigeria Ltd, would be executed within one year.
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