By Efe Onodjae
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has dismissed claims that the Eastern Ports have been neglected, saying the Federal Government (FG) is investing in infrastructure upgrades to restore their competitiveness and attract more cargo traffic.
Manager of the Rivers Port Complex, Kenechi Okaeze, gave the assurance during an interactive session with members of the Maritime Correspondents Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) in Port Harcourt, where she represented the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.
Responding to concerns raised by stakeholders, Okaeze said rehabilitation and modernisation works were ongoing across the Eastern Ports.
“It is not correct to say that management has abandoned the Eastern Ports. Some facilities are already being rehabilitated and management remains committed to their development,” she said.
