NAGAFF Applauds NPA, TTP For Improved Traffic Flow In Apapa, Tin Can Ports

NAGAFF Applauds NPA, TTP For Improved Traffic Flow In Apapa, Tin Can Ports
…..urges NPA to speed up the approval of E- tag Tech

National President NAGAFF High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, addressing the press today at NAGAfF Head Quarters Apapa Lagos

By Frank Odinukaeze

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has commended the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Truck Transit Parks Limited (TTP) for their role in easing traffic congestion around the Apapa and Tin Can Island port corridors.
Speaking through the National General Secretary of NAGAFF,Fowdr.Gofrey Emeka Nwosu,at a press briefing held at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, the President of NAGAFF, High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi, said the digital traffic management system introduced by TTP under the supervision of the NPA has transformed the cargo movement into Nigeria’s busiest ports.

L-R Chairman Fact finding Committee,Dr Arthur Igwilo, General Secretary NAGAFF,representing the National President,fowdr.Godfrey Emeka Nwosu,and president Emeritus,Dr Uche Increase at the briefing today at Rockview Hotel Apapa Lagos

Ezisi recalled the “harrowing experiences” of port operators before the introduction of TTP’s Eto traffic management system, when gridlock around the Lagos ports crippled business activities, forced companies to shut down or relocate, and drove down property values in Apapa.
“Thanks to the ingenuity of the NPA and the former Ministry of Transportation, a strategic decision was made to engage the services of TTP. In less than two years, the once intractable gridlock started to ease, and port operators breathed a sigh of relief,” he said.
According to him, NAGAFF’s Cargo Watch findings confirm that traffic management reforms have significantly reduced costs and delays. He disclosed that TTP has successfully processed about 2.7 million truck movements in the last 49 months, resulting in a 65% reduction in cargo transportation costs.
Truck turnaround time has also dropped from 2–3 weeks in the pre-Eto era to less than three days, while cargo evacuation has improved from fewer than 50 trucks daily to more than 400 trucks, particularly benefiting the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and oil and gas sectors.

Chief Patrick Ogbo,( below)member of Fact finding Committee, NAGAFF,and NPS , NAGAfF,Dr Clement Iwegbuna aka Omenma,at the briefing today at Rockview Hotel Apapa Lagos

The NAGAFF president further noted that the reforms have boosted export trade by eliminating unnecessary delays, which previously compelled foreign buyers to demand performance bonds from Nigerian exporters. Real estate in Apapa has also rebounded, with property values appreciating in recent years.
He revealed that the Eto technology has created 225 direct jobs and empowered over 500 ancillary workers within the port environment.
While applauding the achievements of the NPA, TTP, and the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Ezisi cautioned against complacency, urging the government to sustain and consolidate on the gains made.
“The government must develop the political will to monitor and ensure that the standards set by service providers like TTP are maintained. Globally, modern ports are moving towards efficient service delivery to reduce costs and delays. Nigeria must not fall behind,” Ezisi stated.

He described TTP as a model of indigenous innovation, stressing that the company has proven Nigeria’s capacity to solve long-standing logistical challenges and therefore deserves continued support and encouragement.
The event was attended by other members of the committee , including ,Dr Arthur Igwilo, chairman, Special Facting Committee, President Emeritus,Dr Increase Uche; the National Publicity Secretary ,Dr.Clement Iwegbuna aka Omenma,and Chief Patrick Ogbo  and Ruth Umunna Deputy National Publicity Secretary amongst others.