$1.1bn Needed For Rehabilitation of Tincan Port, Others Near Readiness – Fg

The Federal Government yesterday in Lagos announced that the $1.1 billion million required for the rehabilitation of the 100-year-old Tincan Island Port, Apapa Port, and other ports across the country is almost ready. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola disclosed this during the commissioning of seven patrol boats acquired by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for port security. Oyetola said that the commissioned boats are expected to improve efficiency at Nigerian ports. The minister added part of what the ministry was trying to do was to ensure maritime security as well as accelerate automation of the ports to make them more efficient.