The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and seaport terminal operators across the country to work closely with the Nigeria Customs Service and the Federal Ministry of Power to expedite the evacuation of hundreds of containers of critical electricity equipment stranded at the ports for nearly two decades.
He consequently instructed the NPA and terminal operators to prioritise the necessary logistics, cargo positioning and handling arrangements to ensure the equipment is evacuated without further delay. He said, “Mr. President’s directive is clear, and our responsibility is to ensure its effective implementation.
NPA and terminal operators are to give this assignment the highest priority, work seamlessly with Customs and the Ministry of Power, and provide every necessary operational support to achieve the desired result.” The Minister further reaffirmed the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy’s commitment to improving port efficiency, reducing cargo dwell times and ensuring that Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure supports, rather than impedes, critical national development priorities.