NPA to Implement Electronic Call-Up System at Onne Port, Fast-Tracks Automation

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), under the leadership of Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has announced its commitment to implementing the Electronic Call-Up System for the Onne Port Complex, a move recently approved by the Federal Executive Council.

During a pre-implementation visit by the executive teams of Callup Technology Services Limited and Forge Concepts Limited, the operators of the new system, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho emphasized the urgency of the project. He stated, “In line with the directive of the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, we are poised to provide the support necessary to fast-track the automation of truck traffic for Onne before the end of this quarter.”

Dr. Dantsoho further highlighted the importance of integrating this new system with existing and upcoming technologies. “We will ensure that the operators structure their Information Technology deployments in a manner that seamlessly plugs into the Port Community System (PCS) and the forthcoming National Single Window (NSW),” he said, also stressing the importance of sustainable energy use in the project.

The Onne Port Complex, which includes the Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT) and the Federal Lighter Terminal (FLT), has recently experienced significant growth in vessel and cargo traffic, solidifying its status as the largest Oil & Gas logistics base in West and Central Africa.

Dr. Dantsoho, who previously served as the Port Manager for Onne from 2020 to 2021, is credited with introducing investor-friendly initiatives that have contributed to the consistent growth seen at the Onne Port Complex.