Scheduled for May 9, President Bola Tinubu will be officially opening the Funtua Inland Dry Port situated in Katsina State.
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Wednesday, the Assistant Director of the Public Relations Unit at the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, Rebecca Adamu, revealed this information.
The inauguration, set to occur at the Funtua IDP Project Site in Katsina at 11:00 am, will witness the presence of significant stakeholders and esteemed guests.
According to Adamu, “The establishment of the inland dry port will facilitate shipping and port services accessibility for importers and exporters in the hinterland,
“This initiative will alleviate congestion at seaports, generate job opportunities, enhance revenue for the government, and more.
Furthermore, she added, “This project aligns with the performance bond signed by the Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.
“It’s important to highlight that this endeavor is part of NSC’s Key Performance Indicator (KPI), aimed at completing the Funtua Inland Dry Port Project before the conclusion of the 1st Quarter in 2024,” she emphasized.