Poised to provide the operational collaboration necessary to grow exports, Managing Director / CEO Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho received the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Liquiefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited, Dr. Phillip Mshelbila on Monday, January 20, 2025 at NPA Headquarters in Marina.
Speaking during the visit, Dr. Mshelbila expressed Nigeria LNG’s appreciation for the NPA’s continued support and solicited increased synergy as NLNG Limited is expanding its LNG production capacity to take advantage of increased global demand.
Responding, Dr. Dantsoho said “imbued by the mandate of the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola for the NPA to support the increased export orientation of the Federal Government, we assure you of our unwavering support. Nigeria LNG (NLNG) has played a key role in Nigeria’s economic development and export growth since inception. We will grow this partnership.”
Recalled that Nigeria’s attainment of trade surplus of 5.81 trillion naira (or 3.7 Billion USD) in third quarter of 2024 as reported by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) foreign trade alert was through exports predominantly consummated on the platforms of the Nigerian Ports Authority.
NPA revenue rises by 33.9 percent in 2024
The revenue profile of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) generated N758.26 billion between January and November 2024, rising by 33.9 percent when compared to the figure it generated in 2023.
The amount generated in 11 months in 2024 surpassed the Authority’s revenue profile in 2023 by N257.3 billion.
Recalled that the Authority said it’s generated revenue steadily grew from N361 billion in 2022 to N501 billion in December 2023.
NPA’s Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho announced last Wednesday that the agency generated N758.26billion in revenue between January and November 2024.
Dantsoho disclosed this while presenting the agency’s 2024 revenue performance before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance also projected N997billion for 2025.
However, the Joint Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Sani Musa and Hon. James Faleke, increased NPA’s 2025 revenue projection to N1.75 trillion.
The adjustment, the committee explained, was based on the maximization of NPA’s 56 revenue streams. The session underscored the growing scrutiny of Nigeria’s key revenue-generating agencies as the government seeks to maximize income amidst economic challenges.
The session underscored the growing scrutiny of Nigeria’s key revenue-generating agencies as the government seeks to maximize income amidst economic challenges.
WACT-APM Terminals Donates Solar Power to Primary Healthcare Centres in Host Communities
In a bold step towards enhancing primary healthcare delivery in Rivers State, the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria has donated and commissioned solar power systems to two primary healthcare centers in its host communities of Onne and Ogu.
The beneficiaries of the solar projects are the Model Primary Health Care Centre in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area, and the Model Primary Health Care Centre in Ogu, Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area.
These installations aim to address the persistent challenge of power outages, to boost healthcare delivery in the communities. WACT-APM Terminals said the initiative will improve healthcare access for over 25,000 households in the areas.
Speaking at the commissioning event, Frederik Klinke, CEO of APM Terminals Nigeria, emphasised the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its alignment with community needs.
“This kind of programme is very much at the core of what we stand for as a company. While our business is handling containers and facilitating trade, we see ourselves as partners with the communities and governments where we operate.
This initiative reflects our desire to give back and be seen as an integral part of the communities we serve,” Klinke said.
Klinke further highlighted health and education as the two primary pillars of APM Terminals’ global CSR strategy.
“If we can raise the general health of the people around us, especially women, we empower communities economically.
This solar project is a pilot, and we anticipate scaling up such initiatives to create a broader impact in the society,” he added.
Echoing these sentiments, Jeethu Jose, Managing Director of WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria, reiterated the company’s dedication to improving the lives of its host communities. “Primary healthcare is the backbone of any community. Strengthening these centers reduces the burden on secondary and tertiary facilities. Access to power is a basic necessity, and we are committed to working closely with the community to ensure long-term growth, partnership, and progress,” Jose remarked.
The decision to implement solar power systems was driven by a needs assessment conducted in Onne and Ogu. According to WACT-APM Terminals Community Relations Manager, Justin Okwuofu, this assessment revealed that a reliable power supply was the most urgent need for the health centers.
The initiative received accolades from local leaders and government representatives. Dr. Okachi Chukwuma, speaking on behalf of the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board, praised WACT-APM Terminals for its alignment with the state government’s vision for primary healthcare. Barr. Christians Tamunobereton-ari, Vice-Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, also commended the project, stating, “This solar power installation is the most critical need for this facility. With this system, the nurses and doctors will now work more efficiently.”
