NPA Chief Highlights Outdated Port Infrastructure in West

The NPA (National Ports Authority) chief highlighted that many of West Africa’s ports suffer from outdated infrastructure—cranes, berths and cargo‑handling equipment are aging, road and rail links are insufficient, and digital systems are lagging—leading to congestion, longer ship turnaround times and higher costs for exporters and importers. The chief urged urgent investment and modernization to boost efficiency and competitiveness. Views Nigeria