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  • Oyetola hails Dantsoho’s election as IAPH Vice President

    Oyetola hails Dantsoho’s election as IAPH Vice President

    The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on his election as Vice President of the International Association for Ports and Harbours (IAPH).

    In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications Dr Bolaji Akinola, Minister Oyetola described the election as a testament to Dr Dantsoho’s outstanding leadership and a global recognition of Nigeria’s growing influence in maritime affairs.

    The Minister noted that the development is a direct reflection of the significant strides made under the Federal Government’s port modernisation programme.

    “This election is a recognition of the ongoing reforms to reposition Nigerian ports and the blue economy drive of the Federal Government,” Minister Oyetola stated. “It validates our commitment to creating a more efficient, secure, and competitive maritime environment, which is a key component of our national economic strategy.”

    The Minister highlighted that the government’s ongoing port modernisation initiative is a comprehensive programme designed to overhaul port infrastructure, embrace cutting-edge technology, and streamline operational processes. The goal is to elevate Nigerian ports to international standards and position the country as a leading maritime hub in Africa.

    The International Association for Ports and Harbours (IAPH) is a respected global organisation that serves as a consultative body to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other UN agencies. It unites over 300 ports and port-related businesses from 90 countries, playing a crucial role in shaping international port policy, promoting sustainable development, and fostering collaboration on pressing industry challenges.

    The Honourable Minister emphasised that Dantsoho’s role within such an influential body will be instrumental in advancing Nigeria’s interests on the global stage.

    Minister Oyetola expressed confidence that Dr Dantsoho’s wealth of experience will enable him to make impactful contributions to the IAPH and, in doing so, further elevate Nigeria’s voice in global maritime policy debates and foster deeper international collaboration.

  • Dantsoho pledges renewed ports efficiencies for exports performance, sustainability

    Dantsoho pledges renewed ports efficiencies for exports performance, sustainability

    Managing Director Nigerian Ports, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has tasked his team to renew commitment towards continuous improvement of the Port efficiencies that provided the backbone for the positive export performance Nigeria has recorded thus far in the successive quarters of year 2025.

    Speaking during the recently concluded NPA Management Retreat in Onne Rivers State, Dantsoho said “we are proud of the excellent work being undertaken by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council as evident in the increased export numbers passing through our platforms, but we cannot rest on our laurels, we must commit to a continuous improvement paradigm of Port operations and service delivery that places high premium on issues of sustainability”.

    Elucidating further Dantsoho stressed that
    “minimizing environmental impact through eco-friendliness, promotion of social responsibility, and ensuring long-term economic viability are the drivers of global progress, and we cannot afford to be left behind. We owe posterity a duty to infuse sustainability paradigms into the way we do things”.

    The NPA Management Retreat themed “Repositioning the Nigerian Ports System for Sustainability” focused on reviewing and optimizing operational processes to enhance service delivery.

    At the Retreat, the NPA Management Team undertook a Business Process Re-engineering to identify and address bottlenecks and inefficiencies, ensuring a more customer-centric approach.

    Additionally, the NPA signed a Performance Bond, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence and achieving the Priorities of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as directed by the Honorable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola.

    This strategic initiative underscores NPA’s dedication to improving efficiency, customer satisfaction, and long-term sustainability in Nigeria’s port system.

    The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) under whose technical guidance and partnership NPA established its Export Processing Terminals (EPT) reported an unprecedented growth in Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports reflecting that non-oil exports for H1 2025 reached US$3.225 billion, marking a 19.59% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Export volume also rose to 4.04 million metric tonnes.

    This is coming on the heels of maiden call of the first wholly-Nigerian owned container vessel “MV Ocean Dragon” at the NPA Eastern Port of Onne in Rivers State. The vessel which is scheduled to operate weekly from Onne via Calabar channel will service ports in Nigeria, Benin Republic, Togo, Ghana, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Egypt and South Africa.

  • NPA plans ₦1.279trn revenue goal for 2025, seeks to seal Nigeria’s maritime dominance

    NPA plans ₦1.279trn revenue goal for 2025, seeks to seal Nigeria’s maritime dominance

    The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is setting its sights high for 2025, projecting a revenue target of ₦1.279 trillion — a 40% increase from the ₦894 billion recorded in 2024.

    This announcement was made by the Managing Director of the NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, during a Senate Committee on Marine Transport session reviewing the 2024 budget performance and the 2025 proposal on Monday at the National Assembly Complex.

    Dr. Dantsoho praised the Senate committee for its continued oversight, emphasizing the importance of transparency and collaboration in executing national economic goals. “Your unwavering support has made it possible for us to consistently deliver well-articulated annual financial plans,” he said.

    Reaffirming NPA’s strategic importance, Dantsoho highlighted two key pillars of the agency’s mandate: facilitating trade and delivering critical marine and port-side services.

    He warned that inefficiencies in Nigeria’s ports could result in cargo traffic being diverted to competing West African nations such as Benin, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire.

    To remain competitive, the NPA is prioritizing large-scale investments in port infrastructure, digital transformation, modern equipment, and workforce training. These efforts aim to enhance ship turnaround time, grow cargo volumes, and position Nigeria as West Africa’s maritime hub.

    For the 2024 fiscal year, the NPA allocated ₦185 billion for operations and ₦232 billion for capital projects—though the latter is expected to increase as procurement progresses. Dr. Dantsoho, however, raised concerns about key obstacles, particularly the federal government’s 50% automatic revenue deduction at source, which he said severely hampers capital project execution.

    “These deductions, combined with delayed remittances and restrictive procurement ceilings, often delay or stall infrastructure upgrades,” he explained.

    Despite these challenges, the NPA contributed a record ₦400 billion to the federal treasury in 2024—nearly double its ₦213 billion remittance from the previous year. This included ₦10 billion in direct cash, ₦46 billion from port development levies, and ₦344 billion through automatic deductions.

    Looking ahead, the NPA’s 2025 revenue forecast is built on several macroeconomic and operational assumptions, including:

    Exchange rate stability at ₦1,400 to $1
    Full operational capacity at Dangote Refinery by late 2025
    Expansion in LNG and modular refinery traffic
    Increased imports from China amid shifting geopolitical dynamics
    Higher cargo throughput in eastern ports
    Major modernization works at Tin Can and Apapa ports
    The NPA expects to generate ₦413 billion from cargo handling, ₦544 billion from ship services, ₦249 billion from concessions, and ₦73 billion in miscellaneous revenue.

    On the spending side, ₦1.1 trillion has been proposed — ₦778 billion for capital projects and ₦364 billion for operations.

    Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshinlokun, reiterated the National Assembly’s duty to ensure prudent public spending. “Our review will focus on key performance indicators, project execution, revenue performance, and service delivery,” he said.

    He announced upcoming oversight visits to NPA projects in Lagos to verify 2024 budget implementation and urged the agency to present clear plans for enhancing revenue, modernizing operations, and improving port security.

    “We are not adversaries, but partners in progress, united by a shared goal to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime industry for sustainable economic growth,” Eshinlokun concluded.

  • NPA to generate N1.28trn in 2025 – MD

    NPA to generate N1.28trn in 2025 – MD

    Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has projected revenue generation of ₦1.28 trillion for 2025.

    The Managing Director of NPA, Mr Abubakar Dantsoho, made this known during the 2025 budget defence session organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Ports and Harbours, on Monday in Abuja.

    Dantsoho said that the new target represented a 40 per cent increase from the ₦894.8 billion it realised in 2024.

    He said that NPA’s 2025 budget was more than figures, as it reflected its aspirations for a more efficient, globally competitive port system.

    The managing director recalled that in 2024, the authority surpassed its revenue target of ₦865.39 billion, realising ₦894.86 billion.

    “This shows our unwavering commitment to national revenue generation, even when our own operational liquidity is affected,” he said.

    Dantsoho said the 2025 revenue was expected to come from ship dues, ₦544.06 billion; cargo dues, ₦413.06 billion; concession fees, ₦249.69 billion and administrative revenue, ₦73.07 billion.

    In his remarks, the Chairman of the committee, Rep. Nnolim Nnaji, urged NPA to ramp up its performance, improve port infrastructure and play a greater role in addressing Nigeria’s revenue and unemployment challenges.

    Nnaji, who said that the ports remained a critical pillar of Nigeria’s economy, urged the agency to meet rising expectations despite its operational challenges.

    “No country can thrive economically without high-performing ports. They are the economic heartbeat of every nation, determining how buoyant a country is through the flow of imports and exports,” he said.

    According to him, NPA’s performance has implications beyond maritime activity, adding that increased port output can significantly boost job creation across several sectors.

    “Nigerian Ports Authority is not just a revenue-generating agency; it is a national asset in terms of employment and economic impact.

    “We expect to see detailed strategies on how to improve revenue generation and expand employment opportunities through your 2025 budget,” he said.

  • Our $1Bn ports rehabilitation, other measures tranforming Nigeria’s Blue Economy-NPA

    Our $1Bn ports rehabilitation, other measures tranforming Nigeria’s Blue Economy-NPA

    The management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) led by its Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has stated that, the $1billion reconstruction of Tincan Island Port Complex and the comprehensive rehabilitation of Apapa, Rivers, Onne, Warri and Calabar Port Complexes.

    Accoreing to the management, the project was to ensure infrastructural integrity that will bring them up with the contemporary demands of the international maritime ecosystem alongside other measures to expand the Port’s capacity through the operationalisation of new Ports and advancement of green port development which has contributed a lot to Nigeria’s maritime and blue economy as well as the overall economic development of the nation.

    It could be recalled that, Dantsoho had last month led the NPA Management to finalize an agreement for the $1billion development of Snake Island Port to be built on an 85-hectare site within the Snake Island Integrated Free Zone.

    The management further noted that, the projects was in addition to Badagry Deep Seaport, Ondo Deep Seaports and Burutu Ports which are at various stages of progress as well as the Port Community System (PCS) and the National Single Window amongst other initiatives for port competitiveness being aggressively implemented under the technical guidance of the NPA.

    The NPA management added, “Apart from the commencement of actual works on the $1billion ports reconstruction, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Ports Authority with unalloyed support of the performance-driven Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has turned the fortunes of the authority around.

    It added, “One of the most notable achievements in 2024 was the substantial increase in cargo throughput. Cargo traffic surged by 45.1%, rising from 71,213,197 metric tons in 2023 to 103,336,863 metric tons in 2024. This increase reflects heightened trade activities and improved operational efficiencies. Lekki Port stood out as the leader in cargo throughput growth, recording a 2,160.8% increase, followed by Onne Port with a 9.4% rise and Tin Can Island Port with 7.3% growth. Notably, Liquid Bulk cargo accounted for the largest share at 55.6%, while containerized cargo contributed 20.9%.

    “The Nigerian ports also recorded impressive gains in ship traffic. The number of ship calls increased by 5.6%, growing from 3,791 in 2023 to 4,005 in 2024. This was accompanied by an even more substantial 15.4% growth in Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT), which climbed from 123,660,278 to 142,660,418 tons. Lekki Port again led the growth trend, registering a 477.6% increase in ship calls, while Onne Port experienced a 5.8% rise.

    “The total container throughput also saw a significant 9.7% increase, with 1,744,972 TEUs handled in 2024, compared to 1,591,194 TEUs in 2023. Within this category, laden containers grew by 12.2%, with export-laden containers experiencing an outstanding 53.7% rise. Transhipment container traffic saw an even more impressive 136.5% increase, indicating a growing role for Nigerian ports in regional cargo redistribution”.

    The NPA further noted that, service boat operations recorded 49.6% increase in activity during the period with the number of boats handled growing from 8,956 in 2023 to 13,396 in 2024.

    It added, “Additionally, the Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) for service boats soared by 129.3%, jumping from 1,997,163 tons to 4,579,742 tons. This reflects enhanced offshore activities and better service infrastructure at the ports.

    The operational efficiency of Nigerian ports also showed improvement. The Average Turn-Around Time for vessels decreased from 4.7 days to 4.6 days, reflecting a 1.0% improvement in port operations. Lekki Port demonstrated the highest efficiency, with an average vessel turnaround time of just 2.5 days.

    “Furthermore, Berth Occupancy Rate improved from 30.1% in 2023 to 33% in 2024, signifying increased port utilization and operational effectiveness”.

    The management further noted that, Dantosho’s insistence on port efficiencies has culminated in Nigeria’s attainment of trade surplus of N5.81 trillion ($3.7 billion) in third quarter of 2024 as reported by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) foreign trade alert through exports predominantly consummated on the platforms of the Nigerian Ports Authority.

    “Also, the successful implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s strategy for the sale of crude and other petroleum products in Naira which in addition to saving Billions of FOREX earnings hitherto lost to importation, resulted in guaranteeing national energy security, deepening balance of trade and creating direct and indirect jobs.

    “The authority under Dantsoho has put Public Private Partnership modalities in motion to derive revenue from Ports Independent Power Production, Bunkering Stations, Fallow Lands for Logistics, Fresh Water Provision and Ship Repairs and Maintenance”.

    According to NPA, other positive measures taken which were yielding positive results include; Port Automation, Electronic Truck Call-Up among others.

  • NPA, stakeholders meet over port congestion

    NPA, stakeholders meet over port congestion

    Following public outcry over delayed evacuation of empty containers causing yard congestion at APM Terminals, Apapa, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) convened a crucial stakeholders’ meeting.

    The General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, NPA, Mr Ikechukwu Onyemekara, disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday.

    He said the Managing Director of NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, called the meeting to address operational challenges and ensure efficient port activities at APM Terminals, Apapa.

    The meeting included major shipping lines and APM Terminals to discuss the issues and develop effective solutions to enhance container handling operations.

    Onyemekara noted that the shipping lines present affirmed they have holding bays, a requirement for NPA licence renewal, which are routinely inspected by NPA teams.

    He stated that the NPA requested a detailed list from all shipping lines indicating their holding bay locations and storage capacities.

    The Port Management also stressed the importance of participating in holding bay inspections to anticipate operational challenges and improve oversight.

    Regarding APM Terminals’ capacity, shipping lines said APMT normally shares information on available free pools to guide container movement decisions.

    They attributed the recent congestion to simultaneous gate closures by APMT, which disrupted container evacuation and compounded yard congestion.

    However, APMT argued that the congestion resulted from a surge in import and export volumes, alongside shipping lines’ delayed container evacuation.

    On resolutions reached, Onyemekara said APMT must now regularly share yard stock updates with shipping lines to improve planning and coordination.

    “Additionally, it was agreed that gate closure notices must now follow this schedule: five days initial notice, three days reminder, and one day final notice.

    “The meeting also resolved that APMT should move import containers to off-dock terminals to ease pressure within the main terminal yard.

    “NPA will actively inspect holding bays to better understand operational capacities and support efficient container management.

    “All parties agreed that improved communication, timely notices, and better use of holding bays and bonded terminals are key to reducing terminal congestion,” Onyemekara said.

    Port Manager, Lagos Port Complex, Adebowale Lawal, highlighted the urgent need for better coordination among port stakeholders to address the rising congestion challenge.

    Recall there had been suggestions that APM Terminals Apapa was refusing to receive empty containers, contributing to the congestion.

    However, APMT clarified that shipping lines are responsible for managing empty container evacuation and vessel loading, not the terminal.

    APM Terminals Apapa Manager, Steen Knudsen, said rising import volumes had forced shipping lines to prioritise discharging imports over evacuating empties.

    Knudsen stated this operational shift led to a build-up of empty containers, severely reducing available yard space.

    “As a result, APM Terminals Apapa has temporarily restricted the reception of new empty containers until current stock is cleared,” Knudsen said.

    Onyemekara confirmed the meeting, convened by the Port Manager, Lagos Port Complex, included major lines such as Maersk, Hapag Lloyd, PIL, CMA CGM, COSCO, and APMT.

  • NPA refutes corruption allegations, defends procurement practices

    NPA refutes corruption allegations, defends procurement practices

    The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has dismissed allegations of corruption, asserting that its financial operations are tightly regulated, making any misuse of budgetary funds implausible.

    In a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos, Ikechukwu Onyemekara, NPA’s General Manager for Corporate and Strategic Communications, emphasized that the Authority’s budget and expenditures are closely supervised by the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, the Budget Office, and the National Assembly.

    Onyemekara clarified that the dredging of the Warri Escravos Channel was essential due to deteriorating conditions that threatened maritime safety and oil and gas operations. He noted that the contract followed emergency procurement procedures in accordance with the Public Procurement Act of 2007, countering claims circulated in online media.

    He described online reports alleging multi-billion-naira corruption as unfounded and misleading, affirming that the Authority maintains a transparent financial process under federal oversight.

    He further explained that the procurement of marine vessels was conducted lawfully to meet urgent national energy security needs, particularly to support offshore operations related to domestic crude oil sales.

    Regarding claims of document suppression, Onyemekara said such assertions were baseless, citing civil service guidelines that govern processing timelines. He also dismissed allegations of questionable transactions at the NPA’s London office, stating no such activities occurred.

    The NPA, he said, experienced increased revenues in 2024 largely due to foreign exchange gains, as port charges are pegged to international currencies.

    He added that the revocation of third-party contracts complied with legal standards and respected existing agreements.

    Onyemekara also addressed recent staff promotions, including the appointment of new General Managers, explaining they were in line with internal processes to resolve age-related stagnation. He said staff morale has improved, with in-house unions commending the leadership for resolving longstanding promotion issues and conducting the 2024 promotion examinations.

    To improve competitiveness and increase cargo throughput, he said the NPA secured approval from the Federal Executive Council for its Port Modernisation Programme.

    Encouraging transparency, Onyemekara urged media outlets to verify information directly with the Authority, which, he said, remains committed to open and constructive engagement.

    He concluded by reaffirming the current management’s dedication, under Abubakar Dantsoho’s leadership, to modernizing Nigeria’s ports through infrastructure and equipment upgrades.

  • Reps to probe NPA over alleged mismanagement of public assets

    Reps to probe NPA over alleged mismanagement of public assets

    The Public Assets Sub-committee of the House of Representatives has pledged to investigate alleged mismanagement of public assets under Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).

    In a statement in Abuja, Chairman of the sub-committee, Rep. Ibrahim Isiaka, said that the investigation was aimed at ensuring that public assets were properly maintained and utilised.

    He said that the sub-committee would not hesitate to move for revocation of concession and lease agreement of any company found culpable.

    The lawmaker said that the sub-committee, in the process of investigating, would invite all the stakeholders to appear and give account of their stewardship.

    He listed the companies to appear before the sub-committee to include: Crown Flour Mill, GMT Nigeria Ltd., Management Enterprises Ltd. and Dangote Green View and Bulk Oil Terminal Company.

    Others are: Asharami Energy, Leaders Marketing Agency, Nosak Agency Ltd., Oando Marketing Plc, Practoil Ltd., Reliable Firm Nigeria Ltd. and Standard Floor Mills.

    Isiaka said that the committee would notify each of the companies on the specific date and time to appear before the committee at the National Assembly.

  • NPA reviews tariffs upward by 15%, after 32 years

    NPA reviews tariffs upward by 15%, after 32 years

    The Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) says it is reviewing its charges upward by 15 per cent, citing a need for competitiveness and infrastructural upgrades.

    The Managing Director of the NPA, Dr  Abubakar Dantsoho, made this known during a maritime stakeholders’ meeting held in Lagos on Thursday.

    He said that this was the first time the Nigeria Ports Authority would be reviewing its rates since 1993.

    Dantsoho, who was represented by Mr  Olalekan Badmus, Executive Director, Marine and Operation, said the authority was compelled by the exigency of bringing Nigerian ports up to speed with those of its peers globally in terms of infrastructure and equipments.

    He said: “Though the NPA rates review has already been approved by the Federal Government, but the management decided to meet with stakeholders on the issue out of the desire to carry everyone along.

    “The 15 per cent upward review which is to cut across all NPA rates and dues is premised on the urgent need to address the undesirable reality of aged and weak infrastructure.

    “We need to address obsolete equipment and slow port capacity expansion which has continued to diminish performance and, indeed, competitiveness of Nigerian ports.

    “Port authorities depend on revenue from operations to stay alive to their responsibilities which include construction and maintenance of port infrastructure.

    “Other responsibilities are dredging of channels, provision of aids for safe navigation, provision of modern marine crafts for efficient harbour services, automation and digitisation of port transactions, port security, energy efficiency and training and retraining of its employees,” Dantsoho said.

    Also speaking, a Maritime Stakeholder, Mr Joshua Asanga, concerned about the increment, said that the value of NPA’s present tariff had been suppressed by inflation, which was at about 35 per cent.

    Asanga listed port management liabilities like wages, fuel and other areas of expenditure as having adjusted upwards without a commensurate rise in NPA charges for over 30 years.

    He noted that NPA needed funds for improved port infrastructure, robust Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Port Community System, procurement of tug boats and other operational platforms to achieve efficiency.

    Another stakeholder, Mr Demian Ukagu, spoke on the need to apply more NPA funding to outer port facilities and jetties like the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal and development of other critical port facilities across the country.

    He noted that NPA rates should be able to cover these costs that would guarantee minimum return on investment and promote sustainable trade.

    The meeting agreed that existing tariffs were set devoid of capital cost, labour cost, consumables and overhead expenditures needed to run the ports.

    The meeting was attended by terminal operators, bonded terminal operators and other ports users.

  • NPA: We are ready to implement electronic call-up at Onne Port Complex

    NPA: We are ready to implement electronic call-up at Onne Port Complex

    In an apparent bid to bolster the eastern ports development agenda, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has unfolded plans to implement the Electronic Call-Up System at the Onne Port Complex.

    The Federal Executive Council had already given the NPA the approval to embark on the project.

    Managing Director/CEO of the NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, stated this when the Executive Team of Callup Technology Services Limited and Forge Concepts Limited, the operators of the electronic solution, paid a pre-implementation visit to the NPA Headquarters.

    Managing Director/CEO Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho (Middle), Executive Director Marine & Operations NPA , Engr. Olalekan Badmus (4th Left), Chief Executive Officer Callup Technology Services Limited Mr. Timi Koleolu (4th Right), Chairman Callup Technology Services Limited, Mr. Ayodele DUROWAIYE (3rd Right), General Manager Marine & Operations NPA, Captain Jerome Angyunwe (2nd Right) and top officials of the NPA and Callup Technology Services Limited on Monday 19th August, 2024 when the Board and Executive Management of Callup Technology Services Limited paid a Pre-Implementation visit to the NPA Headquarters in Marina.

    Dantsoho said that: “in line with the directive of the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, we are poised to provide the support necessary to fast track the automation of truck traffic for Onne before the end of this quarter.”

    “We would ensure that the operators structure their Information Technology deployments in a manner that seamlessly plugs into the Port Community System (PCS) and the forthcoming National Single Window (NSW) while also emphasizing sustainable use of alternative sources of energy,” he stated.

    The Onne Port Complex, which houses the Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT) and Federal Lighter Terminal (FLT), and is also the largest Oil & Gas logistics base in West and Central Africa, has in recent times been recording unprecedented growth in vessel and cargo traffics.

    Remarkably, Dantsoho was Port Manager for Onne Port Complex from 2020 to 2021 where he spearheaded innovative investor-friendly initiatives, which were responsible for the year-on-year growth that is being recorded at Onne Port Complex.