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Part of situation: Nigeria seaport economic regulation reform (7 clusters)

NPERA and NPA begin talks on transferring inland dry port functions

inland dry ports marine economy regulatory framework inter-agency collaboration NPERA

The Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) have entered discussions regarding the transfer of inland dry port-related functions. This transition aims to implement a new regulatory framework designed to strengthen Nigeria’s marine and blue economy.

During technical meetings between the management of both agencies, officials focused on delineating responsibilities to prevent the duplication of functions among government bodies. NPERA Director-General and CEO, Dr. Pius Akutah, stated that the transition follows a directive from the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, to advance national maritime development.

Akutah emphasized that successful integration requires cooperation from all stakeholders and the effective operationalization of the NPERA Act. To coordinate the process, a proposal was made to establish a joint committee involving NPERA, the NPA, and the National Inland Waterways Authority.

Entities

Adegboyega Oyetola · Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy · Nigerian Ports Authority · Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency · Pius Akutah

Sources

NPERA To Enforce New Act With Fines, Prosecutions [citybusinessnews.com]
NPERA To Deepen Transparency, Accountability In Port Sector - Nigerian Shippers Council || N. S. C [shipperscouncil.gov.ng]
NPERA, NPA Begin Talks on Transfer of Inland Dry Port Functions – First with the news [dailytrend.com.ng]
NPERA Dialogue with NPA on Smooth Handeover of Inland Dry Ports [www.thisdaylive.com]
NPA, NPERA Move to Ensure Smooth Handover of Inland Dry Ports [pointblanknews.com]
NPA, NPERA Move To Resolve Inland Dry Ports Regulatory Handover [thewhistler.ng]
NPA, NPERA strategise on smooth handeover of Inland Dry Port, canvass end to jurisdictional clashes [blueprint.ng]
NPERA, NPA Begin Process to Transfer Inland Dry Port Functions [shipsandports.com.ng]
NPA, NPERA tackle jurisdiction clashes over dry ports [punchng.com]