Nigeria Seeks Danish Partnership to Accelerate Port Reforms, Trade Growth


Victoria Silvanus

 The Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) has sought strategic collaboration with Danish maritime institutions to strengthen port economic regulation, enhance trade facilitation, and improve institutional capacity in Nigeria's maritime sector.

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NPERA, Dr. Akutah Pius, made the call during a meeting with Danish Maritime (Danske Maritime) in Copenhagen as part of engagements by the Nigerian delegation currently on an official visit to Denmark.

Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Akutah said the Federal Government's ongoing economic reforms have placed greater emphasis on trade and the marine and blue economy as critical drivers of economic diversification and sustainable growth.

According to him, Nigeria is working to strengthen the institutional and regulatory frameworks needed to create a transparent, fair and competitive business environment for operators in the maritime sector.
He noted that the establishment of NPERA represents a major milestone in the country's efforts to improve port economic regulation and enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian ports.

Dr. Akutah explained that the Agency's mandate goes beyond tariff and pricing regulation, stressing that NPERA is also focused on promoting efficient port services, fair competition, improved trade processes and sustainable private-sector participation.

The NPERA boss identified capacity building, institutional strengthening, regulatory best practices, technology transfer and knowledge exchange as key areas where the Agency is seeking collaboration with Danish institutions and maritime industry stakeholders.

He further emphasized the Agency's commitment to adopting global best practices and building the institutional capacity required to position NPERA among the leading port economic regulatory agencies in the world.

The meeting formed part of wider engagements during the visit of the Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, to deepen bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Denmark.

The visit is expected to open new opportunities for investment, knowledge sharing and strategic partnerships aimed at advancing the growth of Nigeria's marine and blue economy sector.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

One Dead, two on danger list as Truck Pulls Down Pedestrian Bridge Tin-can Port

Image
pic 1: the consignment that damaged the bridge packed at exit gate of tincan , Abuja bus stop.  Pic 2: The damage pedestrian bridge at First gate Tincan gate Victoria Silvanus The pedestrian bridge at firstgate  Stop along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway has collapsed for the third time after it was struck by a truck conveying a cleared consignment from the port, leaving one person dead and raising fresh concerns about safety along the nation's busiest port access corridor. The victim reportedly sustained severe injuries during the incident and later died, while several commuters and motorists narrowly escaped what witnesses described as a major tragedy. Eyewitnesses said the truck's cargo hit the bridge while travelling along the expressway, causing part of the structure to come crashing down onto the roadway and disrupting traffic movement. Following the incident, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) reportedly seized the truck and the consignment and ...
Read more

Export Volume Surges at Lilypond Command with 95.58% Container Growth

Image
Victoria Silvanus The Controller of Nigeria Customs, Lilypond Export Command (LEXC), Comptroller S.O. Ariyibi, has announced a strong performance for the Command in the first quarter of 2026, with export activities showing significant growth compared to the same period in 2025.  The announcement was made during a press briefing held on April 23, 2026, at the Command in Ijora, Lagos. Addressing members of the press, the Controller emphasized the importance of exports to Nigeria’s economy, noting that export trade remains a critical driver of foreign exchange earnings, economic diversification, and GDP growth. He stressed that while crude oil continues to dominate, non-oil exports—particularly agricultural produce, solid minerals, and manufactured goods—play a vital role in stabilizing the naira, creating jobs, and cushioning the economy against external shocks. Comptroller Ariyibi disclosed that under his leadership, the Command has intensified st...
Read more

"Without Interconnectivity, This Is Just Two Border Posts Sharing a Car Park" — Adeniyi

Image
Victoria Silvanus The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR Ph. has called for deeper integration between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, stating that the Sèmè–Kraké Joint Border Post cannot operate effectively until both countries are connected through an integrated customs system. Speaking during the assessment and commissioning of the Joint Border Post on Friday, Adeniyi said Nigeria and Benin share longstanding economic, cultural and social ties, adding that border procedures should reflect the close relationship between the two neighbouring countries. “Nigeria and Benin have been one economic space for as long as there has been commerce on this coast. The border runs through families, markets and languages that were never divided by it,” he said. The Comptroller-General noted that the Sèmè–Kraké crossing is one of Africa’s busiest border corridors, handling a significant volume of trade along th...
Read more