The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a harmonised
standard operating procedures and port services support portal that will serve
as a guideline for operations at all ports around the
country.
Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, said
that the procedures, policies and automated service portal will cause enhanced
port administration, which will bring greater investment into Nigeria.
The portal is also expected to enhance trade and increase
business for small and medium enterprises.
In line with the current economy diversification plans of
the country, the Vice President expects that an easier business environment
starting from the ports would encourage the importation of the components for
domestic production and check unwanted imports.
He believes with a better-regulated administration, the
ports will play vital roles in the diversification of the economy. The three priority areas set to tackle about 19 major
challenges of port services in Nigeria, require strong collaboration of all
government port agencies in what the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Ameachi and
other key players guarantee will have far reaching effects on the nation’s
economy.
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