Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The recent ranking of the Apapa and Tincan ports among the world’s most improved ports is not only gratifying but proof that the economic reforms embarked on by the President Bola Tinubu administration are yielding the desired fruits, according to the Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV).
In a statement by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary Segun Ogedengbe, TMV argued that it is a reflection of the work that the administration is putting into the task of putting the country on the path of sustainable growth.
The statement read in part: “We, the Tinubu Media Volunteers, note that with this ranking, Nigeria’s maritime sector has received a major boost based on the World Bank’s latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI).
“The recognition which was contained in the CPPI report for 2025 and released in June 2026 shows the progress made by the Nigerian Ports Authority in the areas of port efficiency, vessel turnaround time and overall operational performance.
“The index also provides a data-driven assessment of ports’ performance over time and identifies improvements in efficiency and service delivery across the maritime global hubs.
“We also acknowledge that the ranking of the two Nigerian ports among the top 20 Port Improvement category is a reflection of the ongoing efforts by the NPA to modernise infrastructure, improve operational efficiency and position Nigeria competitively in global trade.
These improvements in the Nigerian ports infrastructure have led to the country recording a trade surplus in the last three years, as well as enabling ease of doing business in the country.
The positive development is also boosting investor confidence and attracting more foreign direct investments to the country.”
The group also expressed a conviction that the latest ranking will position Nigerian ports as leading trade gateways for the West and Central Africa regions.
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