Mr Offon Udofia, President of Bayelsa and Rivers Shippers’ Association, has advised the Federal Government to build more seaports in the country to boost international trade.
Udofia said last week in Port Harcourt that such a move would create wealth for the country.
He said that he had been advocating for an overhaul of the maritime sector to increase government’s revenue.
The shipper advised the Nigerian Ports Authority to intensify its dredging activities to allow bigger ships to sail in and out of the country through the waterways.
Mr Offon Udofia, President of Bayelsa and Rivers Shippers’ Association, has advised the Federal Government to build more seaports in the country to boost international trade.
Udofia said last week in Port Harcourt that such a move would create wealth for the country.
He said that he had been advocating for an overhaul of the maritime sector to increase government’s revenue.
The shipper advised the Nigerian Ports Authority to intensify its dredging activities to allow bigger ships to sail in and out of the country through the waterways.
Udofia commended the Chinese Export Import Bank for the recent loan agreement it signed with Nigeria to build new international airport terminals in the country.
The shipper advised that the loan should be used judiciously to create wealth for the citizens.
He called for better maintenance culture in the country.
Udofia also advised that existing airports in the country should be upgraded to international standard for them to work at full capacity.
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