Tag: the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and improve traffic management within the Lagos Port Complex (LPC), the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has successfully implements the installation of Electronic Barrier Systems at all Terminal access points within the Port.

The General Manager, Corporate & Strategic Communications of NPA,  Ikechukwu Onyemekara said, the initiative follows extensive consultations with key stakeholders aimed at addressing the persistent issue of unauthorised truck diversions, which have adversely impacted Terminal efficiency, traffic flow, and overall port productivity.

To ensure seamless coordination and transparency in truck movements, the Electronic Barriers have been fully integrated with the Eto Electronic Call-Up System, managed by Messrs. Trucks Transit Parks Ltd (TTP).

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This integration, he said,  guarantees that only trucks with valid Eto-issued call-up tickets are granted access to Terminal facilities, thereby eliminating unauthorized entries and enhancing gate control operations.

“We are pleased to announce that as of Monday, 1st September 2025, all Terminals within the Lagos Port Complex will commence full live operations using the Integrated Electronic Barrier System.

This milestone, Onyemekara said, “ represents a significant advancement in the Authority’s drive for enhanced automation and modernisation of port infrastructure in Nigeria and reflects the Authority’s commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business Agenda, promoting transparency and accountability, enhancing Port operational efficiency and strengthening truck traffic management.”

The Nigerian Ports Authority appreciates the cooperation of all stakeholders throughout the processes preceding this development and remains committed to deploying innovative solutions that improve service delivery and foster a more efficient, secure, and a business-friendly port environment, strengthening its vision of becoming the hub for maritime logistics and sustainable port services in Africa.

The management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), said, at the weekend that it plans to link the Export Processing Terminals (EPTs), with the Domestic Export Warehouse (DEW) to  create pathways for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and facilitate Port-Hinterland connectivity to boost domestic economy.

This was disclosed by the Managing Director of NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, at the 2024 Lagos International Trade Fair, titled, ‘Connecting Businesses, Creating Value, in Lagos.

According to Dantsoho, the EPTs are to be linked with Domestic Export Warehouses (DEWs) in partnership with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and relevant partners.

He said the NPA is aggressively pursuing full automation of the nation’s processes and procedures through the Ports Community System (PCS) which lays the groundwork for the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW).

“As some us are aware in our bid to contribute to the strengthening of the domestic economy through the promotion of balance of trade we have established the Export Process Terminal (EPTs) to simplify the hitherto burdensome process of exporting Nigerian goods.

“The EPTs were conceptualised in partnership with the Nigerian Exports Promotion Council (NEPC) to serve as a one-stop-shop for the stuffing, packaging and certification of export-bound cargo in quick turnaround time by eliminating the duplications and bureaucratic overlaps that previously rendered Nigerian exports uncompetitive in the international marketplace.

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To facilitate Port-Hinterland connectivity and create pathways for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) to play in the value chain, he said, “the EPTs are to be linked with Domestic Export Warehouses (DEWs) in synergy with the NEPC and relevant partners.”

“To align with the ease of doing business orientation of the Federal Government, we are aggressively pursuing the full automation of our processes and procedures through the Ports Community System (PCS) which lays the groundwork for the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW).

The NSW, he Dantsoho said, “ is the global stratagem for delivering the greatest value with the greatest ease by connecting all stakeholders in the trade value chain for seamless interaction at the push of a button.”

The Managing Director, however, added that theme of the 2024 trade fair was in tandem with the authority’s corporate aspirations.

“I have said all of these, to show that the theme of the year’s fair “Connecting Businesses, Creating Value” is very much in tandem with our corporate aspirations as a business-enabling agency of government.

“Before I take my seat, let me assure everyone stakeholder that our doors are always open for partnerships even beyond this trade fair. I therefore want to warmly invite you to interact with our business development team at the NPA stand and to also visit our fully interactive online real time website www.nigerianports.gov.ng to access our growth offerings.

“Let me seize the occasion of this “NPA Special Day” to invite the entire trading and investing public to explore vistas of opportunity present at the Nigerian Ports Authority.”