The management of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) will on Tuesday sign the N1, 600, 344.513 contract for the supply and installation of 64 ton mobile harbour crane with Messrs Liebherr Nigeria Limited for the Lokoja-Jamata River Port Complex.

NIWA’s General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Tayo Fadile, in a statement on Monday in Lokoja, Kogi State, the administrative headquarters disclosed the project is one of the four river ports under construction.

“The Baro River Port was commissioned recently by Mr. President, the Onitsha River Port has also been commissioned, while the Oguta River Port is nearing completion.

“The essence of building these ports is to enhance inland waterways transportation across the country and boost employment opportunities for our teeming youths,” he added.

FriendNG:



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citizenY:


Government magic. I am yet to see the feasibility of this inland waterway thing.

1) Internal trade along the waterway...scanty, meaning there is no cargo

2) Vessel size/availability, draught limitations, throughput/ return cargo , sufficient inducement??

3) Double handling of cargo increases cost and ultimate shelf price of goods,....Transit time, cargo consolidation bunker costs, agency fees, last mile delivery etc

4) Freight tariffs. shore handling tariffs,

I must admit that I have not laid my hands on the feasibility study. I would appreciate it if anyone can give me a link.

All the above, and more must be taken into consideration before even putting a dredger on the river.

AZeD1:

Nigerians don't do feasibility studies.