The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has commenced talks with the Borno State Government in order to establish an Inland Dry Port in Maiduguri, the state capital.
This is with a view to deepening the connectivity of the northern region of the country with conventional seaports in order to enhance trade and commerce.
Executive Secretary of the Council, Mr Emmanuel Jime who held a meeting with the governor, Prof Babagana Zulum at the government house, Maiduguri, recently disclosed that both parties have commenced talks that would crystallise in the establishment of an IDP.