Minister orders NPA, terminal operators to clear containers abandoned for 20 years
Oyetola Directs Rapid Clearance of Stranded Power Equipment at Nigerian Ports
Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has instructed the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and seaport terminal operators to prioritize the clearance of power equipment containers that have been stranded at the nation’s seaports for nearly 20 years.
The minister’s directive was outlined in a statement released on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Bolaji Akinola. This initiative comes in response to a presidential order aimed at addressing the issue of long-abandoned cargo, some of which has remained at ports since 2007, with the intent of delivering the goods to the Ministry of Power.
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Oyetola emphasized the importance of effective collaboration among all relevant government agencies and port stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the presidential directive.
“The President’s directive is clear, and our responsibility is to ensure its effective implementation,” Oyetola stated. He urged the NPA and terminal operators to prioritize this task, work in close coordination with Customs and the Ministry of Power, and provide the necessary operational support to achieve the desired outcome.
