Four African countries, Cameroon, Tchad, Niger and Central Africa have indicated their interest in Patronising the multi-billion Naira Kano Dry Port due for takes-off soon according to the Kano State Governor, Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
According to a statement by Malam Abba Anwar that was made available to the INDEPENDENT explained that his principal gave the hint while on an assessment tour of the facility Friday night.
Malam Anwar said the Chairman of Dala Inland Dry Port, Sahabo Abubakar Bawuro and the Managing Director, Ahmed Rabi’u conducted a facility tour of the signature project.
Anwar quoted Ganduje to have said:
“All the Presidents of Niger Republic, Tchad, Cameroon and Central Africa have indicated their interest and readiness to be using Kano Dry Port for their imports and exports,”.
He stressed that the neighbouring countries all accepted to get across to Kano and send their officials to discuss with authorities over modus operandi of the new Dry Port before it takes off.
Ganduje who was quoted to have described the port as “the biggest in the country,” expressed to President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to creating the enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the state.
He acknowledged that his (Buhari’s) commitment and seriousness signify his love for the state to bounce back economically, “…as a commercial hub for Northern Nigeria and some neighbouring African countries.”
Ganduje further called on the would-be-managers of the Port to make sure that they run everything digitally, adding, “We are in a digital world. You should therefore make sure that you comply with the digital demand and operate within the realm of global best practice.”
Governor Ganduje expressed satisfaction over the level of progress and commitment of both contractors and consultants.