Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has expressed readiness to implement the Electronic Call-Up System at the Onne Port Complex.
This move, according to the NPA Managing Director, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, follows the approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and alligns with the directive of the Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola.
Speaking when the Executive Team of Callup Technology Services Limited and Forge Concepts Limited, the operators of the electronic solution paid a Pre-Implementation visit to the NPA headquarters in Lagos, Dr. Dantsoho emphasized NPA’s commitment to fast tracking the automation of truck traffic for Onne port before the end of this quarter.
He also highlighted the need for the operators to structure their Information Technology deployments to seamlessly integrate into the Port Community System (PCS) and the forthcoming National Single Window (NSW).
His words: “In line with the directive of the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, we are poised to provide the support necessary to fast track the automation of truck traffic for Onne before the end of this quarter.
“We would ensure that the operators structure their Information Technology deployments in a manner that seamlessly plugs into the Port Community System (PCS) and the forthcoming National Single Window (NSW) whilst also emphasizing sustainable use of alternative sources of energy.”
The Onne Port Complex which houses the Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT) and Federal Lighter Terminal (FLT) has in recent times been recording unprecedented growth in vessel and cargo traffic.
As the largest Oil & Gas logistics base in West and Central Africa, the implementation of the electronic call – up system is expected to further enhance efficiency at the port.
Dr. Dantsoho, who previously served as Port Manager for Onne Port Complex from 2020 to 202, spearheaded innovative investor-friendly initiatives that contributed to the port’s year-on-year growth.
