The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is leveraging Abuja’s strategic location to boost non‑oil revenue and enhance port‑hinterland trade connectivity. According to Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the NPA, the capital’s central position makes it an ideal hub for linking local producers to international markets.
Speaking at the Abuja International Trade Fair, Dantsoho emphasized the authority’s commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s non‑oil revenue drive. To streamline exports, the NPA has established Export Processing Terminals (EPTs) that eliminate duplication and delays that previously hindered the competitiveness of Nigerian goods. These EPTs function as one‑stop shops for cargo consolidation, documentation, packaging, certification and shipment, and are designed to integrate seamlessly with Domestic Export Warehouses (DEWs) and inland dry ports.
To facilitate digital integration, the NPA is consolidating its operations into a single digital transaction gateway called the Ports Community System (PCS). This system lays the groundwork for the National Single Window (NSW), a platform that connects all trade‑value‑chain stakeholders for real‑time interaction. By removing opacity and undue delays caused by human interference, the PCS promotes efficiency and transparency in trade operations.
The NPA’s digital integration efforts align with the Federal Government’s economic stabilization initiatives and the trade fair’s theme, “Sustainability: Consumption, Incentives and Taxation.” By harmonizing operational channels into the PCS, the authority aims to connect value creators in Nigeria’s remotest hinterlands with demand clusters worldwide.
The NPA remains open to partnerships beyond the trade fair. Dantsoho encourages stakeholders to explore the authority’s growth offerings through its interactive website, which provides real‑time services to users globally and offers a platform for investors, traders and exporters to access information and services. With its commitment to digital integration and trade facilitation, the NPA is poised to play a crucial role in boosting Nigeria’s non‑oil revenue and strengthening port‑hinterland trade connectivity.
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