The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has partnered with the Kaduna Inland Dry Port (KIDP) management to enhance the significant agricultural export value, which amounted to over N6.5 trillion in the first quarter of 2023.
During the first quarter of 2023, agricultural exports constituted 4.31 per cent of the total exports, valued at N6.49 trillion. This reflects a 38.7 percent increase compared to the N201.59 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2022.
Rotimi Raimi-Hassan, the General Manager of Kaduna Inland Dry Port (KIDP), highlighted that the new collaboration aims to further elevate the total export figures by the end of the first quarter 2024.
Raimi-Hassan provided insights into Nigeria’s first dry port operations, which transitioned from a bonded terminal licensed by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). He outlined the top exports from the northern region to include cocoa, sesame seed, hibiscus flower, soybean, cashew nut, ginger, and cocoa butter.
He emphasized that the port is managed and operated by seasoned professionals with extensive experience in maritime and logistics. They are dedicated to bringing port activities closer to the hinterland, aligning with the vision of its parent company, Inland Containers Nigeria Limited (ICNL).
Raimi-Hassan also highlighted that the Kaduna Inland Dry Port is well-prepared to operate a domestic export warehouse (DEW) initiative by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC).
