At the Lagos International Trade Fair, the Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, ably represented by the Executive Director, Engineering & Technical Services, Engr. Ibrahim Abba Umar, commended the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the resilience to sustain the culture of hospitality and business friendliness that has continued to attract people from all over the globe to this platform for deepening economic prosperity.
On this “NPA Special Day,” the Managing Director invited the trading and investing public to explore opportunities at the Nigerian Ports Authority.
He highlighted how the Export Process Terminals (EPTs) in partnership with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) to serve as a one-stop-shop for stuffing, packaging, and certification of export-bound cargo in quick turnaround time, eliminating duplications and bureaucratic overlaps that previously rendered Nigerian exports uncompetitive, is strengthening domestic economy and balance of trade.
The EPTs will link with Domestic Export Warehouses (DEWs) in synergy with NEPC and partners to enhance Port-Hinterland connectivity and enable Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) to participate in the value chain. To support the Federal Government’s ease of doing business agenda, we are pursuing full automation through the Ports Community System (PCS), laying groundwork for the National Single Window (NSW), which connects all trade stakeholders for seamless interaction at the push of a button.
The NPA says: “The fair’s theme, “Connecting Businesses, Creating Value,” aligns with our corporate aspirations as a business-enabling agency. He assured every stakeholder that our doors remain open for partnerships beyond this fair and warmly invited all to engage our business development team at the NPA stand and visit our interactive website www.nigerianports.gov.ng to access our growth offerings.”
