Low Shipping Figures Gives New Meaning to 'Dry Dock' in Nigeria

Nigeria's port roads are in an appalling state and is a contributing factor in goods not making its way to the country's ports. "As long as we continue to be non-compliant to global standards, we will continue to lose patronage as the ports need a total overhaul," Lucky Amiwero, the president of the customs licensing agents organisation has said.

Nigerian Port Authority, Apapa Lagos.

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