Harboursandport.com: Lagos, Nigeria – May 2026: The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA has announced plans to facilitate the development of a West Coast cargo jetty, a project designed to enhance the seamless movement of goods and services across the sub-region.
As part of the initiative, NIWA disclosed that it may operationalize some of its existing jetties to boost cargo traffic between Nigeria and Ghana, beginning with a pilot phase.
The announcement was made during a joint inspection of the Marina Jetty in Lagos on Thursday, attended by officials of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA; Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS; NIWA, and a delegation from Ghana comprising corporate and private sector trade representatives.
Leading the NIWA team, Acting Managing Director, Yusuf Girei, reaffirmed the Authority’s readiness to support the proposed West Coast cargo jetty. He emphasized the availability of extensive waterfront infrastructure capable of driving efficient, technology-driven, and hassle-free cargo operations with direct access to key markets within Lagos.
Girei, who was accompanied by NIWA’s General Manager (Marine), Horsefall Dakio, and Lagos Area Manager, Sarat Braimah, explained that the Authority’s expansive network of waterways positions it as a critical enabler of inland cargo movement across West Africa.
He noted that NIWA’s operational experience, particularly along the Calabar–Cameroon route, provides a strong foundation for scaling similar initiatives across the West Coast corridor.
“We are committed to leveraging our infrastructure and expertise to facilitate regional trade. Our experience on the Calabar–Cameroon route demonstrates the viability of inland water transport in boosting market access within Nigeria and across West Africa,” Girei said.
The proposed cargo jetty is expected to strengthen regional trade links, reduce logistics bottlenecks, and promote smart inland operations that align with Nigeria’s broader economic diversification agenda.
Industry stakeholders say the project could transform Nigeria’s waterways into a hub for regional cargo movement, while also easing pressure on road transport and conventional port facilities.
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