The Port Manager of the Lagos Port Complex (LPC) Mr Nasir Mohammed, on Friday, expressed concern about the drop in cargo throughput (imports and exports) at the port since 2012.
Mohammed spoke during a familiarisation visit to the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) Secretariat in Lagos.
He explained that the drop had become a matter of concern because the port derived its revenue from the cargo throughput.
The Port Manager of the Lagos Port Complex (LPC) Mr Nasir Mohammed, on Friday, expressed concern about the drop in cargo throughput (imports and exports) at the port since 2012.
Mohammed spoke during a familiarisation visit to the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) Secretariat in Lagos.
He explained that the drop had become a matter of concern because the port derived its revenue from the cargo throughput.
“The drop started last year. The terminal operators are also concerned about the drop in cargo throughput especially container traffic and we will do everything possible to avert the negative trend,’’ Mohammed said.
He said that the rehabilitation works being carried out on the access road in the Lagos ports was ongoing and would end by September 2013.
The Port manager said that as the ports were going electronic with an electronic gate system and other gadgets, the issue of port pass which had been abandoned some years ago would be revisited.
Mohammed added that the management of the port had a vision which was to operate in a safe and secured environment and to be efficient and effective in business.
He appealed for the cooperation and understanding of all stakeholders in the industry as well as the media.
“We are open to suggestions and criticisms. I know the maritime industry fairly well and I know the contributions MARAN can make in the industry.
“I have gone around the terminals, met with the Area Controllers of Customs, Immigration, Police and other stakeholders.
“I want to believe that we can work together with all stakeholders as well as the media for the progress of the Lagos Port Complex and Nigerian Ports in particular,’’ he said.
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