Dantsoho invites investors to explore NPA’s Export Process Terminal

Abubakar Dantsoho, the managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has invited investors to explore the tailor-made simplified export processes available at the Nigerian Ports Authority.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) called on investors to tap into its Export Process Terminals (EPTs), an initiative designed to ease the export of Nigerian goods and improve the competitiveness of Nigerian goods in the international market.

“The EPTs were conceptualized to serve as a one-stop-shop for cargo consolidation, stuffing, documentation, packaging, certification and onward shipment through electronic call-up to the Ports in quick turnaround time,” the director said at the Kaduna international trade fair.

He added that the NPA is also linking the terminals with Domestic Export Warehouses (DEWs) in collaboration with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) to improve port-hinterland connectivity and “create pathways for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) to play in the export value chain.”

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The NPA is also pushing for full automation of its processes through the Port Community System (PCS), which will eventually integrate into the National Single Window (NSW), a platform that allows all trade stakeholders to process transactions digitally.

Kaduna’s position as a trade hub and gateway to the northern hinterland makes it a key location for export-related investments, Dantsoho noted, especially with its strong agro-allied sector.

However, despite these initiatives, Nigeria’s non-oil exports continue to underperform compared to previous years, facing challenges such as high logistics costs, poor infrastructure, and inconsistent policies.

While promoting the EPTs as a solution, the NPA’s efforts will be tested by how well it addresses these long-standing barriers to trade.