NSC, Nassarawa State Govt Partners To Facilitate Establishment Of Inland Dry Port Project
By: Bisi Akingbade
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers' Council, Barr.Pius Akutah has disclosed that the Nassarawa State Government has expressed willingness to partner with the Nigerian Shippers' Council, NSC to facilitate the establishment of Inland Dry Port, IDP in the State.
Barr. Akutah, made this. known after a closed door meeting with the Executive Governor of Nassarawa State, His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi Sule.
Akutah hinted newsmen that the Governor has already issued directives on how the project can be actualized for the benefit of shippers in the state.
He also affirmed that State Governor has directed the Attorney General of Nassarawa State to meet with the management of the Nassarawa Investment Agency to actualize the aspiration.
"Nassarawa State produces a large volume of sesame seed which necessitates the establishment of the Inland Dry Port in the State.".
In a press release signed by the Assistant Director, Public Relations
Nigerian Shippers' Council, Rebecca Adamu, the NSC boss stated that the Nassarawa State Government is planning to visit the Nigerian Shippers' Council as part of the efforts to fast-track the development of the Inland Dry Port project in the State.
He also stressed that Nasarrawa State is an advocate of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA ), and would ensure awareness creation in respect of the importance of the trade agreement for exporters in the state.
"It would be recalled that Nigerian Shippers' Council as the ports economic regulator also facilitates the development of Inland Dry Port projects in the six-geo political zones of the country.
"The idea is to bring shipping facilities nearer to the hinterlands as well as decongest the seaports.
The Chief Executive Officer of the NSC, believes that the dry ports project in many parts of the country will boost employment opportunities for Nigerians and increase substantial revenue generation for the government.
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