The Nigerian Ports Authority has partnered with the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents to deepen collaboration in order to improve ease of doing business, address persistent congestion along the Apapa and Tincan Island port corridors, and accelerate cargo evacuation.The General Manager, Corporate Affairs of the NPA, Ikechukwu Onyemekara, in a recent statement, explained that the agreement was reached during a strategic engagement at the NPA’s Corporate Headquarters in Marina, Lagos, between the Managing Director of NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, and the National President of ANLCA, Emenike Nwokeoji.In his remarks, Dantsoho commended the Port Managers of Apapa and Tincan Island for their commitment to efficiency, nothing that the recent ranking of both ports among the World Bank’s Top 20 Most Improved Ports Globally reflects deliberate reforms in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.According to him, the milestone also aligns with Nigeria’s growing influence in global maritime governance, following its emergence as the first President of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa and Vice President for Africa in the International Association of Ports and Harbours.“This global recognition is not accidental; it is the direct result of our strategic and intentional mapping of port processes and our relentless pursuit of excellence. This achievement is further reinforced by Nigeria’s recent diplomatic successes in the maritime sector,” Dantsoho stated.The Electronic Call-Up System, popularly known as Eto, which regulates truck movement in and out of the Apapa and Tincan Island ports, was a central point of discussion during the engagement.Related NewsAgencies, importers move to tackle single-window bottlenecksSenate clears Customs’ N1.3tn spending, N11tn revenue planSenate approves Customs’ N1.3tn budget, backs N11.07tn revenue targetThe NPA boss acknowledged that while the pilot scheme has achieved its initial objectives, increasing trade volumes now require a more robust framework to permanently curb gridlock.“Lagos remains a vital commercial hub for West Africa. To sustain this status, we must aggressively pursue port modernisation. Much of our infrastructure is ageing and requires comprehensive upgrades to meet international standards, deploy modern cargo-handling equipment, and boost national revenue,” he said.On his part, the ANLCA National President, Emenike Nwokeoji, congratulated the NPA management on the World Bank ranking, reaffirming ANLCA’s commitment to policies that enhance trade facilitation.He called for closer collaboration, specifically requesting that ANLCA be directly involved in the management and oversight of the electronic call-up system.According to him, the active participation of licensed customs brokers would provide the necessary checks and balances to eliminate racketeering and artificial delays on port access roads.He pledged that ANLCA would work closely with the NPA, the Nigeria Police Force, and other relevant stakeholders through a coordinated task force to monitor truck movements and respond swiftly to disruptions along the port corridors. The General Manager, Corporate Affairs of the NPA, Ikechukwu Onyemekara, in a recent statement, explained that the agreement was reached during a strategic engagement at the NPA’s Corporate Headquarters in Marina, Lagos, between the Managing Director of NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, and the National President of ANLCA, Emenike Nwokeoji.In his remarks, Dantsoho commended the Port Managers of Apapa and Tincan Island for their commitment to efficiency, nothing that the recent ranking of both ports among the World Bank’s Top 20 Most Improved Ports Globally reflects deliberate reforms in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.According to him, the milestone also aligns with Nigeria’s growing influence in global maritime governance, following its emergence as the first President of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa and Vice President for Africa in the International Association of Ports and Harbours.“This global recognition is not accidental; it is the direct result of our strategic and intentional mapping of port processes and our relentless pursuit of excellence. This achievement is further reinforced by Nigeria’s recent diplomatic successes in the maritime sector,” Dantsoho stated.The Electronic Call-Up System, popularly known as Eto, which regulates truck movement in and out of the Apapa and Tincan Island ports, was a central point of discussion during the engagement.Related NewsAgencies, importers move to tackle single-window bottlenecksSenate clears Customs’ N1.3tn spending, N11tn revenue planSenate approves Customs’ N1.3tn budget, backs N11.07tn revenue targetThe NPA boss acknowledged that while the pilot scheme has achieved its initial objectives, increasing trade volumes now require a more robust framework to permanently curb gridlock.“Lagos remains a vital commercial hub for West Africa. To sustain this status, we must aggressively pursue port modernisation. Much of our infrastructure is ageing and requires comprehensive upgrades to meet international standards, deploy modern cargo-handling equipment, and boost national revenue,” he said.On his part, the ANLCA National President, Emenike Nwokeoji, congratulated the NPA management on the World Bank ranking, reaffirming ANLCA’s commitment to policies that enhance trade facilitation.He called for closer collaboration, specifically requesting that ANLCA be directly involved in the management and oversight of the electronic call-up system.According to him, the active participation of licensed customs brokers would provide the necessary checks and balances to eliminate racketeering and artificial delays on port access roads.He pledged that ANLCA would work closely with the NPA, the Nigeria Police Force, and other relevant stakeholders through a coordinated task force to monitor truck movements and respond swiftly to disruptions along the port corridors. In his remarks, Dantsoho commended the Port Managers of Apapa and Tincan Island for their commitment to efficiency, nothing that the recent ranking of both ports among the World Bank’s Top 20 Most Improved Ports Globally reflects deliberate reforms in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.According to him, the milestone also aligns with Nigeria’s growing influence in global maritime governance, following its emergence as the first President of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa and Vice President for Africa in the International Association of Ports and Harbours.“This global recognition is not accidental; it is the direct result of our strategic and intentional mapping of port processes and our relentless pursuit of excellence. This achievement is further reinforced by Nigeria’s recent diplomatic successes in the maritime sector,” Dantsoho stated.The Electronic Call-Up System, popularly known as Eto, which regulates truck movement in and out of the Apapa and Tincan Island ports, was a central point of discussion during the engagement.Related NewsAgencies, importers move to tackle single-window bottlenecksSenate clears Customs’ N1.3tn spending, N11tn revenue planSenate approves Customs’ N1.3tn budget, backs N11.07tn revenue targetThe NPA boss acknowledged that while the pilot scheme has achieved its initial objectives, increasing trade volumes now require a more robust framework to permanently curb gridlock.“Lagos remains a vital commercial hub for West Africa. To sustain this status, we must aggressively pursue port modernisation. Much of our infrastructure is ageing and requires comprehensive upgrades to meet international standards, deploy modern cargo-handling equipment, and boost national revenue,” he said.On his part, the ANLCA National President, Emenike Nwokeoji, congratulated the NPA management on the World Bank ranking, reaffirming ANLCA’s commitment to policies that enhance trade facilitation.He called for closer collaboration, specifically requesting that ANLCA be directly involved in the management and oversight of the electronic call-up system.According to him, the active participation of licensed customs brokers would provide the necessary checks and balances to eliminate racketeering and artificial delays on port access roads.He pledged that ANLCA would work closely with the NPA, the Nigeria Police Force, and other relevant stakeholders through a coordinated task force to monitor truck movements and respond swiftly to disruptions along the port corridors. According to him, the milestone also aligns with Nigeria’s growing influence in global maritime governance, following its emergence as the first President of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa and Vice President for Africa in the International Association of Ports and Harbours.“This global recognition is not accidental; it is the direct result of our strategic and intentional mapping of port processes and our relentless pursuit of excellence. This achievement is further reinforced by Nigeria’s recent diplomatic successes in the maritime sector,” Dantsoho stated.The Electronic Call-Up System, popularly known as Eto, which regulates truck movement in and out of the Apapa and Tincan Island ports, was a central point of discussion during the engagement.Related NewsAgencies, importers move to tackle single-window bottlenecksSenate clears Customs’ N1.3tn spending, N11tn revenue planSenate approves Customs’ N1.3tn budget, backs N11.07tn revenue targetThe NPA boss acknowledged that while the pilot scheme has achieved its initial objectives, increasing trade volumes now require a more robust framework to permanently curb gridlock.“Lagos remains a vital commercial hub for West Africa. To sustain this status, we must aggressively pursue port modernisation. Much of our infrastructure is ageing and requires comprehensive upgrades to meet international standards, deploy modern cargo-handling equipment, and boost national revenue,” he said.On his part, the ANLCA National President, Emenike Nwokeoji, congratulated the NPA management on the World Bank ranking, reaffirming ANLCA’s commitment to policies that enhance trade facilitation.He called for closer collaboration, specifically requesting that ANLCA be directly involved in the management and oversight of the electronic call-up system.According to him, the active participation of licensed customs brokers would provide the necessary checks and balances to eliminate racketeering and artificial delays on port access roads.He pledged that ANLCA would work closely with the NPA, the Nigeria Police Force, and other relevant stakeholders through a coordinated task force to monitor truck movements and respond swiftly to disruptions along the port corridors. “This global recognition is not accidental; it is the direct result of our strategic and intentional mapping of port processes and our relentless pursuit of excellence. This achievement is further reinforced by Nigeria’s recent diplomatic successes in the maritime sector,” Dantsoho stated.The Electronic Call-Up System, popularly known as Eto, which regulates truck movement in and out of the Apapa and Tincan Island ports, was a central point of discussion during the engagement.Related NewsAgencies, importers move to tackle single-window bottlenecksSenate clears Customs’ N1.3tn spending, N11tn revenue planSenate approves Customs’ N1.3tn budget, backs N11.07tn revenue targetThe NPA boss acknowledged that while the pilot scheme has achieved its initial objectives, increasing trade volumes now require a more robust framework to permanently curb gridlock.“Lagos remains a vital commercial hub for West Africa. To sustain this status, we must aggressively pursue port modernisation. Much of our infrastructure is ageing and requires comprehensive upgrades to meet international standards, deploy modern cargo-handling equipment, and boost national revenue,” he said.On his part, the ANLCA National President, Emenike Nwokeoji, congratulated the NPA management on the World Bank ranking, reaffirming ANLCA’s commitment to policies that enhance trade facilitation.He called for closer collaboration, specifically requesting that ANLCA be directly involved in the management and oversight of the electronic call-up system.According to him, the active participation of licensed customs brokers would provide the necessary checks and balances to eliminate racketeering and artificial delays on port access roads.He pledged that ANLCA would work closely with the NPA, the Nigeria Police Force, and other relevant stakeholders through a coordinated task force to monitor truck movements and respond swiftly to disruptions along the port corridors. The Electronic Call-Up System, popularly known as Eto, which regulates truck movement in and out of the Apapa and Tincan Island ports, was a central point of discussion during the engagement.Related NewsAgencies, importers move to tackle single-window bottlenecksSenate clears Customs’ N1.3tn spending, N11tn revenue planSenate approves Customs’ N1.3tn budget, backs N11.07tn revenue targetThe NPA boss acknowledged that while the pilot scheme has achieved its initial objectives, increasing trade volumes now require a more robust framework to permanently curb gridlock.“Lagos remains a vital commercial hub for West Africa. To sustain this status, we must aggressively pursue port modernisation. Much of our infrastructure is ageing and requires comprehensive upgrades to meet international standards, deploy modern cargo-handling equipment, and boost national revenue,” he said.On his part, the ANLCA National President, Emenike Nwokeoji, congratulated the NPA management on the World Bank ranking, reaffirming ANLCA’s commitment to policies that enhance trade facilitation.He called for closer collaboration, specifically requesting that ANLCA be directly involved in the management and oversight of the electronic call-up system.According to him, the active participation of licensed customs brokers would provide the necessary checks and balances to eliminate racketeering and artificial delays on port access roads.He pledged that ANLCA would work closely with the NPA, the Nigeria Police Force, and other relevant stakeholders through a coordinated task force to monitor truck movements and respond swiftly to disruptions along the port corridors. The NPA boss acknowledged that while the pilot scheme has achieved its initial objectives, increasing trade volumes now require a more robust framework to permanently curb gridlock.“Lagos remains a vital commercial hub for West Africa. To sustain this status, we must aggressively pursue port modernisation. Much of our infrastructure is ageing and requires comprehensive upgrades to meet international standards, deploy modern cargo-handling equipment, and boost national revenue,” he said.On his part, the ANLCA National President, Emenike Nwokeoji, congratulated the NPA management on the World Bank ranking, reaffirming ANLCA’s commitment to policies that enhance trade facilitation.He called for closer collaboration, specifically requesting that ANLCA be directly involved in the management and oversight of the electronic call-up system.According to him, the active participation of licensed customs brokers would provide the necessary checks and balances to eliminate racketeering and artificial delays on port access roads.He pledged that ANLCA would work closely with the NPA, the Nigeria Police Force, and other relevant stakeholders through a coordinated task force to monitor truck movements and respond swiftly to disruptions along the port corridors. “Lagos remains a vital commercial hub for West Africa. To sustain this status, we must aggressively pursue port modernisation. Much of our infrastructure is ageing and requires comprehensive upgrades to meet international standards, deploy modern cargo-handling equipment, and boost national revenue,” he said.On his part, the ANLCA National President, Emenike Nwokeoji, congratulated the NPA management on the World Bank ranking, reaffirming ANLCA’s commitment to policies that enhance trade facilitation.He called for closer collaboration, specifically requesting that ANLCA be directly involved in the management and oversight of the electronic call-up system.According to him, the active participation of licensed customs brokers would provide the necessary checks and balances to eliminate racketeering and artificial delays on port access roads.He pledged that ANLCA would work closely with the NPA, the Nigeria Police Force, and other relevant stakeholders through a coordinated task force to monitor truck movements and respond swiftly to disruptions along the port corridors. On his part, the ANLCA National President, Emenike Nwokeoji, congratulated the NPA management on the World Bank ranking, reaffirming ANLCA’s commitment to policies that enhance trade facilitation.He called for closer collaboration, specifically requesting that ANLCA be directly involved in the management and oversight of the electronic call-up system.According to him, the active participation of licensed customs brokers would provide the necessary checks and balances to eliminate racketeering and artificial delays on port access roads.He pledged that ANLCA would work closely with the NPA, the Nigeria Police Force, and other relevant stakeholders through a coordinated task force to monitor truck movements and respond swiftly to disruptions along the port corridors. He called for closer collaboration, specifically requesting that ANLCA be directly involved in the management and oversight of the electronic call-up system.According to him, the active participation of licensed customs brokers would provide the necessary checks and balances to eliminate racketeering and artificial delays on port access roads.He pledged that ANLCA would work closely with the NPA, the Nigeria Police Force, and other relevant stakeholders through a coordinated task force to monitor truck movements and respond swiftly to disruptions along the port corridors. According to him, the active participation of licensed customs brokers would provide the necessary checks and balances to eliminate racketeering and artificial delays on port access roads.He pledged that ANLCA would work closely with the NPA, the Nigeria Police Force, and other relevant stakeholders through a coordinated task force to monitor truck movements and respond swiftly to disruptions along the port corridors. He pledged that ANLCA would work closely with the NPA, the Nigeria Police Force, and other relevant stakeholders through a coordinated task force to monitor truck movements and respond swiftly to disruptions along the port corridors.