May 8, (THEWILL)- President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday, May 9, 2024, officially commission the Funtua Inland Dry Port in Katsina State.
Assistant Director, Public Relations Unit of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Rebecca Adams, who disclosed this in a statement, said the Commissioning Ceremony will feature key dignitaries, government officials and industry stakeholders.
“The Commissioning Ceremony will feature key dignitaries, government officials and industry stakeholders. This significant milestone marks a pivotal moment in the Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s commitment to facilitating trade in Nigeria.
“It is also in line with the performance bond signed by the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola.
“It is worthy to note that this initiative is part of the Council’s Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to deliver the Funtua Inland Dry Port Project before the end of the 1st Quarter, 2024,” the statement read in part.
The Federal Government under the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, had in February 2023, declared Funtua IDP as a Port of Origin and Destination which paved the way for importers and exporters to officially consign their cargo from Funtua to any part of the world.
Commenting on the project, Executive Secretary/CEO of the NSC, Barr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah, said, “The establishment of the Inland Dry Ports being promoted by the Council, will among other things, bring shipping and port services closer to the importers and exporters at the hinterland, decongest the Seaports, create job opportunities, improve and accrue huge revenue to the Government, etc.”
