By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The third operational Inland Dry Port ,IDP in the Northern region of the country, the Funtua Inland Dry Port, will, on Thursday May 9, 2024, come on steam, as President Bola Tinubu is set to perform the official commissioning .
A statement issued on Wednesday May 8, by the Spokesperson for the progenitors of the landmark project, the Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC, Rebecca Adamu,noted that the NSC Executive Secretary Bar Pius Ukeyima Akutah has expressed the optimism that the Funtua Inland Dry port holds the potential to rijig the economy, create numerous job opportunities ,decongest activities at the country’s various seaports ,and improve considerably the revenue profile of Nigeria.
The Executive Secretary is also of the strong belief that the Funtua IDP will bring shipping,port and other related services closer to importers, exporters and others within the international trade chain .
“The Federal Government of Nigeria has concluded plans to officially commission the much anticipated Funtua Inland Dry Port on Thursday 9th, May 2024.
“The Funtua Inland Dry port will be Commissioned by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR,at Funtua IDP project Site Katsina state at 11 am prompt.
“The Commissioning ceremony will feature key dignitaries ,Government officials ,and industry stakeholders .This significant milestone marks a pivotal moment of the Nigerian Shippers Council’s commitment towards facilitating trade in Nigeria .
“It is also in line with the performance bond signed by the Hon. Minister of Marine &Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.
“It is worthy to note that this initiative is part of the Council’s performance Indicator KPI to deliver the Funtua Inland Dry Port project before the end of the 1st Quarter 2024,” Part of the statement reads.
The Source reports that former president Muhammadu Buhari had early last year ,declared the Funtua Inland Dry Port ,a port of Origin and Destination ,thus paving the way for importers and exporters alike to officially consign their cargo from the port to any part of the globe
