Nigerian Shippers’ Council urges exporters to utilize Dala Inland Dry Port in Kano to enhance trading activities
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has urged exporters in Kano to take advantage of the Dala Inland Dry Port to boost their export activities.
SolaceBase reports that the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Mr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah made this call on Monday during a familiarization visit to the Northwest zone, where he met with stakeholders.
Akutah emphasized that inland dry ports bring shipping facilities closer to shippers in the hinterlands, enhancing their export capabilities.
“The Nigerian Shippers’ Council is responsible for promoting and developing inland dry ports, with one of our key projects being the Dala Inland Dry Port in Kano. During my visit, I also inspected this port, which, along with the Kaduna and Funtua Inland Dry Ports, forms a crucial part of our infrastructure in the Northwest region,” he said.
Mr. Akutah encouraged shippers to utilize these ports, which are designated as ports of origin and destination, eliminating the need to travel to seaports for exporting products.
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He highlighted the Council’s commitment to developing vehicle transit areas to support the transportation of goods, noting the potential of rail transport as an efficient and cost-effective option for improving the logistics chain.
“We are focused on facilitating the export of agricultural produce and other products from Nigeria to the global market,” he added. Mr. Akutah also called for support in establishing a liability regime for road transportation, pending a bill before the National Assembly, which would enhance the operations of inland dry ports.
On her part, the Director of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council Northwest Zone, Hajiya Karimatu Othman, stated that the purpose of the engagement was to provide stakeholders with an opportunity to discuss common interests, identify challenges, and explore possible interventions by the Council.
In a remark, the Managing Director of Dala Inland Dry Port, Alhaji Ahmed Rabiu appreciated Mr. Akutah for his visit and acknowledged his effective leadership since assuming office.
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