{"id":4559,"date":"2025-03-03T12:17:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T12:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=4559"},"modified":"2025-03-03T12:17:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T12:17:46","slug":"nigeria-colaborate-with-dp-world-to-enhance-nigerias-port-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2025\/03\/03\/nigeria-colaborate-with-dp-world-to-enhance-nigerias-port-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria Colaborate With DP World To Enhance Nigeria\u2019s Port Infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The federal government has expressed its readiness to collaborate with DP World, operators of the Port of Dubai, to enhance Nigeria\u2019s port infrastructure and logistics network.<\/p>\n

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy,\u00a0\u00a0 Adegboyega Oyetola assured a visiting delegation from DP World of the government\u2019s commitment to attracting investments aimed at modernising the nation\u2019s port system.<\/p>\n

Speaking during a meeting over the weekend, Oyetola reiterated Nigeria\u2019s willingness to support private-sector-led initiatives, particularly in port management and industrial infrastructure development.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe have an extensive coastline and an abundance of lands suitable for the development of industrial parks,\u201d he said, welcoming DP World\u2019s proposal to establish an industrial park to complement port activities and enhance exports.<\/p>\n

The Minister further highlighted ongoing government initiatives aimed at making Nigeria a more attractive investment destination, including deepening port draughts to between 16 and 16.5 meters to restore the country\u2019s status as a transshipment hub.<\/p>\n

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\u201cGovernment is working to digitise and automate all port processes to reduce human and physical interface to the barest minimum,\u201d Oyetola added, citing projects such as the Cargo Tracking System, Port Community System, and National Single Window to boost efficiency and reduce turnaround time.<\/p>\n

DP World\u2019s delegation, led by Sultan Ahmed Bin-Sulayem, expressed strong interest in expanding its footprint in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe operate in 48 countries with over 90 terminals worldwide and have a strong presence across Africa. We hope to deploy our expertise in Nigerian port systems if given the opportunity,\u201d Bin-Sulayem stated.<\/p>\n

The meeting signals a potential boost for the nation\u2019s port sector, aligning with the federal government\u2019s push to attract private investments for infrastructure development and efficiency improvements<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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