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Oyetola Orders For Immediate Evacuation of Nearly Two Decades Power Equipment
By Sarah Kitka
Abuja (Core Reporters) The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and seaport terminal operators nationwide to collaborate with the Nigeria Customs Service and the Federal Ministry of Power to expedite the evacuation of hundreds of containers of critical electricity equipment stranded at the nation’s ports for nearly two decades.
The directive follows a presidential order to facilitate the clearance of the abandoned cargo, some of which have remained at the seaports since 2007, as part of efforts to eliminate longstanding administrative and bureaucratic bottlenecks delaying their release.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser, Dr Bolaji Akinola, Oyetola emphasised that effective coordination among relevant government agencies and port stakeholders was critical to the successful implementation of the presidential directive.
He consequently instructed the NPA and terminal operators to prioritise logistics, cargo positioning and handling arrangements to ensure the equipment is evacuated without further delay.
“Mr President’s directive is clear, and our responsibility is to ensure its effective implementation. NPA and terminal operators are to give this assignment the highest priority, work seamlessly with Customs and the Ministry of Power, and provide every necessary operational support to achieve the desired result,” the minister said.
Oyetola reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to improving port efficiency, reducing cargo dwell time and ensuring that the country’s maritime infrastructure supports critical national development priorities.
He noted that Nigeria’s seaports should serve as strategic gateways for economic growth, industrial development and infrastructure delivery rather than become holding points for cargoes whose release is essential to national progress.
The minister also urged all stakeholders to sustain the momentum of the clearance exercise, stressing that the timely execution of the presidential directive would demonstrate the Federal Government’s determination to dismantle institutional bottlenecks and accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure projects.
