The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has emphasized the need for cooperation among African nations to advance seaports across the continent. Dantsoho made this known at the closing ceremony of the 45th Annual Council of the Port Management Association of West & Central Africa (PMAWCA) held in Pointe-Noire, Congo.
Speaking as President of PMAWCA, Dantsoho expressed confidence that ports in the sub-region are well-positioned to confront future challenges with renewed confidence, thanks to the enthusiasm and goodwill displayed during the technical sessions and deliberations. He said resolutions from the meeting will shape policy formulation and strengthen government action across member states.
“On behalf of all of us at PMAWCA, thank you immensely for lending your time and expertise to advancing the frontiers of trade and prosperity by deploying your efforts, energies and experience to formulate ideas that will enable us, as a sub-region, to maximize the potentials of our maritime sector,” Dantsoho said.
He reiterated that Africa’s geographical and economic realities demand stronger integration and cooperation, especially given the rapidly evolving global maritime environment. Dantsoho expressed gratitude to the government and people of the Republic of Congo for their hospitality in hosting the Council, and commended the Secretary-General of PMAWCA, Mr. Koffi Jean Marie, as well as the Port of Pointe-Noire team and other partners for their excellent coordination.
“I have always looked forward to a time in the life of the African community when we all collaborate and act in good faith in pursuit of the greater good of our dear Africa,” Dantsoho said, invoking the words of Henry Ford: “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
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