By Yemi Olajutemu
Ado Ekiti
The newly appointed Board Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Senator Dayo Adeyeye, has paid a working visit to the office of the Minister of Marine Economy, Chief Adegboyega Oyetola, to discuss strategies for enhancing the operational efficiency and strategic growth of Nigerian ports.
The meeting, held at the Minister’s office, served as an introductory platform for both officials to address critical issues facing the nation’s maritime sector.
Senator Adeyeye, who explained that he was ready bring to bear, his wealth of experience in both the public and private sectors in his new role, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the NPA and the Ministry to drive necessary reforms and improvements.
During the visit, Senator Adeyeye expressed his commitment to transforming Nigerian ports into world-class facilities, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructural development, modernization of port facilities, and the adoption of 21st-century technologies to streamline port operations.
Welcoming Senator Adeyeye, Chief Oyetola commended the NPA chairman’s vision for the ports assuring the ministry’s full support and cooperation in achieving the outlined goals, particularly in boosting the country’s economy through increased trade and investment opportunities.
The discussions also focused on the importance of improving security within the ports to ensure safe and efficient cargo handling. Both leaders agreed that enhancing security measures would not only protect assets but also instill confidence in local and international stakeholders.
Another critical area of their discussion was the need for transparency and accountability in port operations and environmental sustainability. The new chairman vowed to implement policies that would ensure transparent processes, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, and eliminate corruption within the port system as well as implement eco-friendly policies within port operations to reduce the carbon footprint and ensure environmental compliance.