The Federal Government of Nigeria has concluded plans to officially commission the Funtua Inland Dry Port (FIDP) in Katsina State on Thursday this week.
The dry port would be commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR at Funtua IDP Project Site, Katsina State. by 11: 00 a.m. prompt.
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC)’s Assistant Director, Public Relations Unit, Rebecca Adamu said in a statement that the Commissioning Ceremony would feature key dignitaries, government officials and industry stakeholders,adding that the significant milestone, marks a pivotal moment of NSC’s commitment in facilitating trade in Nigeria.
She noted: “It is also in line with the performance bond signed by the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON.
It is worthy to note that, this initiative is part of Council’s Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to deliver the Funtua Inland Dry Port Project before the end of the 1st Quarter, 2024.”
According to the Executive Secretary/CEO of the council, Barr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah, the establishment of the dry ports being promoted by the council would bring shipping and port services closer to the importers and exporters at the hinterland, decongest the Seaports, create job opportunities, improve and accrue huge revenue to the Government, etc.
Recalled that in February, 2023, the Federal Government under the Muhammadu Buhari led administration declared Funtua IDP as a Port of Origin and Destination which paved the way for importers and exporters to officially consign their cargo from Funtua to any part of the world.
This is the third in the series by the Federal Government to commission the Inland Dry Ports in the nation. The first was the commissioning of Kaduna Inland Dry Port in 2018 and Dala Inland Dry Port in 2023 respectively.
