Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) says cargo activities at the Kaduna Inland Dry Port (KIDP) have surged, with monthly throughput rising from 200 to over 800 containers.
Danjuma Buba, deputy director at the NSC Kaduna port office, told journalists on Monday that the growth followed improved coordination with the Kaduna State Government and the removal of operational bottlenecks.
“Delays and interceptions of trucks were a major challenge, but timely intervention has accelerated truck access and container movement,” Buba said.
He noted that smoother truck entry had encouraged more businesses and residents to patronise the port, boosting trade and industrial activity across Kaduna and neighbouring towns.
He added that the state government’s investment in constructing an access road showed its commitment to sustaining the facility.
Buba said increased cargo movement had also lifted revenue for both state and federal governments through customs duties and other charges, while expanding business opportunities and purchasing power within the community.
He urged residents and exporters to make full use of the port:
“Kaduna has abundant export commodities such as ginger, sesame seeds and beans. Exporters should take advantage of the competitive tariffs and port incentives,” he said.
He also appealed to the state government to complete the second lane of the port’s access road to maintain the momentum.
Similarly, KIDP port manager Razak Salami said the facility had recorded “remarkable growth” due to support from the NSC and collaboration with agencies including Customs, SON and NAFDAC.
