Nigerian Ports Authority

UK Delegation Strengthens Maritime Ties with NPA

The Deputy British High Commissioner, Jonny Baxter, and the United Kingdom National Hydrographer, Rear Admiral Angus Essenhigh, alongside officials of the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO), paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director, Dr. . They were received by the MD NPA and the Executive Director, Engineering & Technical Services, together with other senior management representatives.

The meeting focused on deepening the longstanding maritime partnership between Nigeria and the UK, particularly in hydrography, navigational safety, port development, and capacity building. The Managing Director showcased NPA’s ongoing modernisation drive — including major investments in port rehabilitation, channel improvements, and infrastructure upgrades — aimed at boosting operational efficiency and enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in regional maritime trade.

The UK delegation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s hydrographic development through technical cooperation, nautical charting, implementation of S-100 standards, digitalisation, and professional training for NPA personnel.

Wishing our valued and partners, clients and staff a joyous Eid-el-Kabeer. May this festive season strengthen our bond and bring continued success and prosperity.

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The Managing Director and President of the Port Management Association of West & Central Africa (PMAWCA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, chaired the Board of Directors meeting earlier this afternoon to review developments in the West & Central African region and the budget implementation.

PMAWCA Visits Lekki Port:

Today, the Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, led the Board of Directors of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) on a visit to Lekki Port — Nigeria’s first automated deep seaport.

Located within the Lekki Free Trade Zone, the port area is home to the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery and several other major companies.

Dr. Dantsoho was accompanied by the Secretary General of PMAWCA, Mr. Jean Marie Koffi, and the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mrs. Fatima Sugra Tabi’a Mahmood, among other officials.

PMAWCA Mid-Year Board Meeting Kicks Off in Lagos.

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, today flagged off the Mid-Year Session of the Board of Directors of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) in the Port City of Lagos.

The theme for this session, “Ports of the Future: Combining Logistical Resilience with Inclusive Community Development,” highlights Nigeria’s expanding port capacity and implementing major maritime reforms to become the leading trade and logistics hub in West and Central Africa.

The Minister stated that approvals have been granted for additional deep seaports to strengthen supply chain resilience. President Tinubu’s administration is modernising ports through infrastructure upgrades, digital transformation, and the landmark National Single Window initiative. Existing ports will get channel deepening to attract larger vessels while the Deep Blue Project has eliminated piracy and restored investor confidence in the Gulf of Guinea.

The Managing Director NPA & PMAWCA President, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho in his welcome address highlighted that the West & Central Africa is seeing over $27 billion in port projects, including Simandou-Morebaya ($20B, Guinea), Port San Pedro ($2B, Côte d’Ivoire), Lekki Deep Sea Port ($1.5B), and major upgrades at Apapa, Tin Can Island plus $600M APM Terminals investment.

Ports must evolve beyond cargo handling into drivers of the blue economy — renewable marine energy, aquaculture, sustainable fisheries, coastal tourism and marine biotechnology.

The event runs 18–20 May 2026 with high-level attendees including Gov. Kefas Agbu of Taraba State, President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and Special Adviser to the President on Policy Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman and others.

‎DEEPENING PORT-HINTERLAND CONNECTIVITY

‎In advancing the Authority’s initiatives geared towards growing exports by linking indigenous creators of value from the remotest hinterland to opportunities in international clusters of demand, the Managing Director / CEO, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho received His Excellency Professor Babagana Zulum (CON), the Executive Governor of Borno State at the NPA Headquarters in Marina on Tuesday 5th May, 2026.

Happy Workers’ Day!

On this International Workers’ Day, the Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority celebrates and appreciates every member of our dedicated workforce.

The Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho specially acknowledges the commitment, resilience, professionalism, and sacrifices of the workforce that keep our ports running day and night, supporting trade and the Nigerian economy.

Thank you for your hard work, loyalty, and the extra miles you go every single day. Together, we will continue to build stronger, and more efficient ports for our nation.

Happy May Day!