Snake Island Port Reaffirms Commitment To Nigeria’s Trade, Industrialisation Goals

Snake Island Port has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s trade and industrialisation goals.

This was disclosed by the Nigerdock Chairman & chief executive officer, Maher Jarmakani,  during the familiarisation tour of the port’s facilities by the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.

LEADERSHIP reports that in 2024, Nigerdock completed an agreement with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for the expansion and development  of Snake Island Port.

Nigerdock Multipurpose Terminal (NDMT), the port’s flagship terminal, is fully operational, while a second terminal, Snake Island Container Terminal (SICT,  is under construction.

Speaking during the tour, Nigerdock Chairman & Chief Executive Officer  Maher Jarmakanisaid Snake Island has strengthened its position to be a catalyst for economic advancement in the region.

He also said that the company’s close working relationship with Customs and strict adherence to regulatory guidelines have created a seamless and efficient environment finternationaltional trade to thrive.

“Snake Island Port has strengthened its position as a leader in port infrastructure development, promoting trade facilitation, and being a catalyst for economic advancement in the region.

“This project is in alignment with the government’s vision to attract foreign direct investment into Nigeria and have a one-stop shop that ensures compliance, world-class services, technology transfer, and investment in the future of our country.

“Our close working relationship with the Nigerian Customs Service and strict adherence to regulatory guidelines create a seamless and efficient environment for international trade.”

Responding, the Comptroller General of Customs, however, commended Nigerdock, saying the company is at the forefront of transferring skills and technology and raising revenue.

Adeniyi said, “Nigerdock remains at the forefront of helping to

deliver the full benefits of free zones and new ports development to

Nigeria, and that is foreign direct investment, creating jobs,

transferring skills and technology, and raising revenue. I look

forward to a future of collaboration and partnerships to achieve

mutually beneficial objectives.”

Customs is an agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria under the

supervisory oversight of the Nigerian Ministry of Finance, responsible

for customs revenue collection, facilitation of trade, and border

security activities.