The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has commended the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, and his management team for their commitment to improving operational efficiency, strengthening stakeholder engagement and advancing the modernisation of Nigeria’s ports.
Rabiu gave the commendation during a meeting with the NPA leadership, where discussions centred on ongoing reforms across the port system, infrastructure renewal and opportunities for deeper collaboration between the Authority and private sector operators.
As one of Nigeria’s leading industrial groups, BUA is a major investor in the country’s maritime sector through BUA Ports and Terminals Nigeria Limited, concessionaire of Terminal B at the Rivers Port Complex, Port Harcourt. The company is currently investing more than US$65 million in the reconstruction and modernisation of the terminal to expand cargo handling capacity, improve operational efficiency and enhance service delivery.
Rabiu noted that the NPA’s commitment to improving the operating environment and engaging constructively with stakeholders was helping to build confidence among investors and supporting long-term investments in critical port infrastructure.
