NPA Moves to Tighten Fresh Concession Agreements

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has averred that it would tighten its noose against terminal operators operating at the nation’s seaports in order to make them take major responsibilities in port infrastructure development and rehabilitation. Mohammed Bello-Koko, Managing Director, NPA, made the disclosure in Lagos at the weekend.

This was as he announced the expiration of concession agreements between the federal government and five terminal operators operating at the nation’s seaports.

He said the Federal Government would secure commitment from terminal operators whose lease agreement have expired and others on the rehabilitation of the dilapidated and decayed port infrastructure.

According to him, the government have extended the lease agreement by another six months, and working on a new agreement on development of key infrastructure and decayed infrastructure. He said that the authority had started working on the rehabilitation of port infrastructure with the right marine equipment in place.

Two stakeholders joins us to air their view as the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), tightens its noose against terminal operators operating at the nation’s seaports in order to make them take major responsibilities in port infrastructure development and rehabilitation.

They are EMMANUEL OGBEBOR, Chief Executive Officer, Josepdam Port Services and CAPTAIN IBRAHEEM OLUGBADE (Rtd), Executive Director Administration, Port and Cargo Handling Services.

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