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Will the transfer of Nigeria's inland dry ports to the Nigerian Ports Authority mark a new era of progress or a repeat of past failures? The Minister of the Marine and Blue Economy has directed the transfer of functions for these crucial logistics hubs, but questions linger about their future.

With only one inland dry port currently operational, and several others stalled due to a lack of investor confidence and concerns about return on investment, the path forward seems uncertain. This move raises critical questions about project execution and the potential for further abandonment.

The Nigerian Ports Authority already manages a vast portfolio of projects, including deep sea ports and river ports, alongside essential infrastructure rehabilitation. Will these ambitious plans for inland dry ports receive the necessary focus and resources to succeed, or will they join the ranks of other unrealized projects?

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00:00The Minister of the Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adedbo Iga Oyetola, directed the Director-General
00:05of the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency, Dr. Pai Osakuta, to transfer the functions of
00:10the inland dry ports to the Nigerian Ports Authority. There are seven inland dry ports,
00:14with one functional, one completed, and the many ones are still in their construction stage. Some
00:19are abandoned because there are no investors to invest in these projects. Investors are scared
00:23if they would get their return on investment. However, there are fears that with the transfer
00:27of these inland dry ports to the Nigeria Ports Authority, will it be another abandoned project?
00:32The Nigeria Ports Authority has several port projects which it's handling, including the
00:36deep sea ports, the river ports, and other port infrastructure that needs rehabilitation.
00:41Take orders asking, will the projects be completed or will it be a case of abandonment?

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