At UNGA: Our Target Is to Stimulate Economy, Build Smart Port System, NPA MD Tells Foreign Investors
DANTSOHO, MD, NPA
By Francis Ugwoke
The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has said that the organization is doing everything to reposition the nation’s seaports to be globally competitive in trade facilitation.
Dantsoho who spoke on the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) said the achievements of the organisation have been targeted at stimulating the Nigerian economy while building a smart port system for the purpose of boosting trade.
In a paper he delivered on the occasion titled, “Optimising Nigeria’s Port Infrastructure, Enhancing Trade Facilitation and Global Competitiveness”, the NPA MD said the aim of the agency is to build a port system that will in addition to competing internationally be able to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
According to him, this will also promote investors confidence in the nation’s economy.
Dantsoho disclosed that the organization plans to launch the Port Community System (PCS) by the first quarter of next year.
He said that already, the nation’s seaports enjoy digital platforms for the purpose of paperless transactions, adding that this is to check waste.
He added that the ports in Nigeria have also contributed to a 19.6% growth in the areas of non-oil exports during the first half of this year.
On the area of reducing emission, Dantsoho told the UNGA audience the NPA is working on achieving shore-to-ship emission reduction, adding that it is beginning with the Lekki Deep SeaPort.
According to him, “We are building a globally competitive port system that will strengthen trade facilitation, attract Foreign Direct Investment, and boost investor confidence in Nigeria’s economic future. We look forward to continued collaboration to achieve these goals.
“NPA is also implementing a digital, collaborative, and all-encompassing platform connecting stakeholders, data, transactions, and initiatives to improve NPA’s digital footprint.
“This platform (Port Community System) was seen as viable in the first quarter of 2026.
“The NPA is using smart digitalisation to achieve lean and green operations.
” We’ve deployed a new electronic barrier system at all Lagos Port Complex terminals to improve traffic and control access.
“This system is integrated with the “Eto Electronic Call-Up System’ (a call-up truck system developed in collaboration with several truck parks) manages truck entry and eases congestion.”
“We are optimising cargo processes by introducing e-Tag verification, Joint boarding apps, electronic send systems, and others to reduce cargo dwell time and turnaround time in our ports.
” Our digital platforms allow for paperless transactions, which minimise waste.
“The NPA is infusing sustainability into its operations to boost efficiency and long-term viability. We are improving intermodal connectivity to reduce reliance on road transport and lower emissions.
“We are improving intermodal connectivity to reduce reliance on road transport and lower emissions.
“We are currently working on automating our Barge, Truck, and Railway applications.
“The Authority is spearheading the shore-to-ship emission reduction, starting with the Lekki Port.
“NPA is spearheading the collaborative one-stop shop (OSS) ref hed oil export/local crude payment to enhance seamless approvals and revenue generation for the government.”
“This multi-purpose port in the Lekki Free Zone is a key collaboration between the NPA and other partners.
“The port’s capability to handle super post-Panamax vessels is essential for achieving economies of scale and enhancing the competitiveness of Nigerian exports.
“We have commissioned and dedicated a state-of-the-art fleet of tug boats and allied Marine Crafts to service the ever growing operations at the Lekki Deep Seaport, the Dangote Refinery, which is the largest single-train refinery in the world and the Dangote Fertilizer Plant, which is the largest granulated urea fertiliser plant in Africa.”
“The Nigerian Ports Authority is dedicated to modernising our port infrastructure and streamlining our services. We look forward to continued collaboration to achieve these goals.”
The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has said that the organization is doing everything to reposition the nation’s seaports to be globally competitive in trade facilitation.
Dantsoho who spoke on the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) said the achievements of the organisation have been targeted at stimulating the Nigerian economy while building a smart port system for the purpose of boosting trade.
In a paper he delivered on the occasion titled, “Optimising Nigeria’s Port Infrastructure, Enhancing Trade Facilitation and Global Competitiveness”, the NPA MD said the aim of the agency is to build a port system that will in addition to competing internationally be able to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
According to him, this will also promote investors confidence in the nation’s economy.
Dantsoho disclosed that the organization plans to launch the Port Community System (PCS) by the first quarter of next year.
He said that already, the nation’s seaports enjoy digital platforms for the purpose of paperless transactions, adding that this is to check waste.
He added that the ports in Nigeria have also contributed to a 19.6% growth in the areas of non-oil exports during the first half of this year.
On the area of reducing emission, Dantsoho told the UNGA audience the NPA is working on achieving shore-to-ship emission reduction, adding that it is beginning with the Lekki Deep SeaPort.
According to him, “We are building a globally competitive port system that will strengthen trade facilitation, attract Foreign Direct Investment, and boost investor confidence in Nigeria’s economic future. We look forward to continued collaboration to achieve these goals.
“NPA is also implementing a digital, collaborative, and all-encompassing platform connecting stakeholders, data, transactions, and initiatives to improve NPA’s digital footprint.
“This platform (Port Community System) was seen as viable in the first quarter of 2026.
“The NPA is using smart digitalisation to achieve lean and green operations.
” We’ve deployed a new electronic barrier system at all Lagos Port Complex terminals to improve traffic and control access.
“This system is integrated with the “Eto Electronic Call-Up System’ (a call-up truck system developed in collaboration with several truck parks) manages truck entry and eases congestion.”
“We are optimising cargo processes by introducing e-Tag verification, Joint boarding apps, electronic send systems, and others to reduce cargo dwell time and turnaround time in our ports.
” Our digital platforms allow for paperless transactions, which minimise waste.
“The NPA is infusing sustainability into its operations to boost efficiency and long-term viability. We are improving intermodal connectivity to reduce reliance on road transport and lower emissions.
“We are improving intermodal connectivity to reduce reliance on road transport and lower emissions.
“We are currently working on automating our Barge, Truck, and Railway applications.
“The Authority is spearheading the shore-to-ship emission reduction, starting with the Lekki Port.
“NPA is spearheading the collaborative one-stop shop (OSS) ref hed oil export/local crude payment to enhance seamless approvals and revenue generation for the government.”
“This multi-purpose port in the Lekki Free Zone is a key collaboration between the NPA and other partners.
“The port’s capability to handle super post-Panamax vessels is essential for achieving economies of scale and enhancing the competitiveness of Nigerian exports.
“We have commissioned and dedicated a state-of-the-art fleet of tug boats and allied Marine Crafts to service the ever growing operations at the Lekki Deep Seaport, the Dangote Refinery, which is the largest single-train refinery in the world and the Dangote Fertilizer Plant, which is the largest granulated urea fertiliser plant in Africa.”
“The Nigerian Ports Authority is dedicated to modernising our port infrastructure and streamlining our services. We look forward to continued collaboration to achieve these goals.”
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