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PORT OPERATIONS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT The Ports, Our Economy and National Security: Managing the Contours and Linkages A Paper Presented By M.J. Khalil Nigerian Ports Authority To The Technical Committee for Maritime Security, Environment Protection and Operations (PMOWCA) Banjul, The Gambia 12-16 November, 2018 The Ports, Our Economy And National Security: Managing The Contours And Linkages 1

outline Introduction  Aim  Background to Ports Development   Port Reforms of 2006  Contribution of Ports to the Socio- Economic Development of Nigeria  The Contours and Linkages  Managing the Contours and Linkages The Way Forward  Conclusion  The Ports, Our Economy And National Security: Managing The Contours And 2 Linkages

Introduction Ports are generally considered to be gateways to the  economies of most maritime nations (i.e. Netherlands and Singapore who through the exploits of Rotterdam port and the Port of Singapore respectively attained significant leap in their economies).  The Nigerian Ports are major contributors to the nation’s GDP and key players in the maritime sector. More than 90% of international trade is carried out  through global shipping and the maritime logistics chain.  Over 80% of goods imported into the country including refined petroleum products are brought in through the Seaports. In the West African sub-region, Nigeria attracts the  highest ship entries and cargo throughput

Aim:  The aim of this presentation is to assess Port Operations and sustainable development. This is with a view to evaluate their contributions to the national economy and well being of the people while explaining the difficulties and challenges usually encountered in the management of this critical national asset. The Ports, Our Economy And National Security: Managing The Contours And 4 Linkages

Background to Ports Development In the late 19 th century, East and West Moles  (Breakwaters) were built. This allowed for ocean-going vessel access the Lagos lagoon. 1913, Port Harcourt Port was opened following  the discovery of Coal in Enugu. 1914, the Lagos harbour was opened to  shipping traffic. In 1948, capacities were expanded through  the building of additional quay walls of 762m span.  The NPA was established in 1954 by an Act of Parliament and commenced operation in 1955.  By 1969, Burutu, Warri and Calabar port were brought under the control of the NPA. The Ports, Our Economy And National Security: Managing The Contours And 5 Linkages

…B ackground to Ports Development  In 1978, Tin-Can Island ports was opened By 1996, commercialisation of certain services of  the Authority such as monitoring/control of pollution and collection of pilotage dues was implemented. The Ports, Our Economy And National Security: Managing The Contours And 6 Linkages

In 2006, Landlord model of port management was  successfully implemented.  Terminal Operators were awarded concessions to operate various lease agreements. Some of the Terminals are as follows: The Ports, Our Economy And National Security: Managing The Contours And 7 Linkages

… Port Reforms of 2006 Organisation and Administration of 8 Commercial Seaports

Reforms and Port SHIP TRAFFIC GROWTH PATH Efficiency 6,000 5,000  Improvement in the turnaround time and 4,000 reduction in waiting time of NUMBER 3,000 vessels. P 2,000  Reduction in the dwell time of cargo. 1,000  Improved quality of - 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 services to customers. YEAR The Ports, Our Economy And National Security: Managing The Contours And 9 Linkages

… Reforms and Port Efficiency  Infusion of private capital and attendant reduction in out-flow of government funds.  Swift transfer of knowledge and technical know-how. The Ports, Our Economy And National Security: Managing The Contours And 10 Linkages

Reforms and Port Efficiency  Acquisition of modern cargo handling equipment and construction of modern facilities. Improvement in infrastructure and services at the  operational areas. Growth in cargo traffic from 45,150,518 metric tons in  2006 to 71,535,636 metric tons in 2017 representing 36.9% increase. Increase in the number of ocean-going vessels from 3,689  in 2006 to 4,292 in 2017 representing 14.1% rise. The Ports, Our Economy And National Security: Managing The Contours And 11 Linkages

Reforms and Ports Contribution to Economic Development • Ports reforms have made giant economic contribution to the development of nations. . In Nigeria for instance ports play host to several economic activities and developments. They include: • Ship building yard and fabrication points • Points for Oil and gas support facilities The Ports, Our Economy And National Security: Managing The Contours And 12 Linkages

Reforms and Ports Contributions to Economic Development • Promotion of cargo consolidation centres • Development of off-dock terminals and Inland Container Deports (ICDs) • Creation of direct and indirect employment • Promotion of multi modal linkage (i.e. rail, road, air, waterways, pipelines, etc.)

The Contours and Linkages Defined Managing the Contours and the Linkages In m anaging the contours and linkages, the Management of NPA over the years have taken bold steps and implemented diverse strategies as follows: Procurement processes at advance stages for installation  of Electronic Access Control Systems in LPC and Onne Port is at advanced stage. Procured and handed over to the Nigerian Navy 1 OCEA  class assault boat (NNS Dorina) and 2 MANTA Class ballistic boats (NNS Torie and NNS Egede). Initiated a World Bank Truck Parking Facility project in  conjunction with the Lagos State Government aimed at removing the traffic gridlock afflicting our Lagos Ports and their environs. The Ports, Our Economy And National Security: Managing The Contours And 14 Linkages

… Managing the Contours and Linkages The present problem of  lack of Holding Bays by shipping companies and Terminal Operators coupled with the dilapidated access roads leading to the ports has further exacerbated the logistics conundrum experienced in cargo clearance to the extent that cost of transporting cargo from the port to other parts of the country has escalated tremendously. The Ports, Our Economy And National Security: Managing The Contours And 15 Linkages

… Managing the Contours and the Linkages The traffic gridlock has spilled over  to the major arterial roads in the Lagos metropolis affecting the economy of the state and the country at large. The presence of over sixty (60)  tank farms in the city of Lagos pose both security threat and safety hazard. This is due to the proximity of the tank farms to high density populated areas like Apapa, Ijegun, Ajegunle and Kiri-Kiri. The damage done to road  infrastructure in the Lagos area as a result of laden and unladen trucks parking for up to two (2) weeks in their bid to access the terminals is unquantifiable. The dead weight of these trucks on the bridges portends The Ports, Our Economy And National severe danger to the infrastructure Security: Managing The Contours And 16 and risk to road users Linkages

… Managing the Contours and the Linkages Enforcement of the recent Presidential Executive Order on  the Ease of Doing Business (PEBEC). Deployment of the Command, Control, Communication and  Intelligence (C3I) Centre. In the area of economic integration and development, the  NPA has entered into bilateral and multilateral relationships aimed at making the ports more relevant economically. Some of such collaborations are:  Critical Maritime Route of the Gulf of Guinea (CRIMGO)  Gulf of Guinea Commission (GOG)  Ports Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA)  International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) The Ports, Our Economy And National Security: Managing The Contours And 17 Linkages

… Managing the Contours and the inkages Some of the challenges being faced by our ports includes: Draught of our Ports – which limit the size of vessels  calling at our ports. Infrastructural deficit in the area of berth, roads,  plants and machinery which are required to fast track ports operations. Inadequate local legislations to tackle port crimes  Lack of effective inter-modalism  The NPA has collaborated with State governments  and the Federal Ministries of Works, Transportation as well as other stakeholders in the maritime industry in providing palliative measures aimed at solving these problems by assisting in the road repairs, logistics support and other forms of interventions The Ports, Our Economy And National Security: Managing The Contours And 18 Linkages