The proposed Gombe Inland Container Terminal will commence operations in three months time, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Capt. Adamu Biu, has assured.
Capt Biu made this known when he paid a courtesy call on Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo, in Gombe last week.
He said the council was in Gombe because of the State Government's request for the establishment of the inland container terminal.
He said the site for the project was excellent because it was strategically situated on Bauchi and Kano Road.
The proposed Gombe Inland Container Terminal will commence operations in three months time, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Capt. Adamu Biu, has assured.
Capt Biu made this known when he paid a courtesy call on Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo, in Gombe last week.
He said the council was in Gombe because of the State Government's request for the establishment of the inland container terminal.
He said the site for the project was excellent because it was strategically situated on Bauchi and Kano Road.
“In no distance future, we will place advertisement on national dailies, to invite interested private and foreign partners to apply for consulting in the project," he said.
According to him, before coming to Gombe, they seek permission from all the relevant authorities for the smooth take-off of the project through a private public partnership.
He explained that the idea behind the establishment of the inland container terminal was initiated since 2002 by the previous administration but could not progress due to some unavoidable problems.
“I thank Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo for resuscitating the proposal which will ensure the kick-starting of the project.’’
Responding, Dankwambo said his administration would do everything humanly possible to ensure the commencement of the terminal.
He added that Gombe would not only be an inland terminal but an export processing zone considering the position of the state as the heart of the North eastern state.
He commended the council for the quick response and its effort in developing the country
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