The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the release and evacuation of 98 out of 300 containers of power equipment that had remained trapped at Nigerian ports for more than two decades.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this on Saturday in Apapa, Lagos, during the official flag-off of the evacuation exercise.
The development marks a significant step towards clearing long-standing cargo backlogs at the nation’s ports, particularly equipment that has remained unutilised for years due to unresolved clearance and administrative issues.
According to the Customs chief, the initial phase of the exercise will see 98 containers evacuated, out of the total 300 containers holding power-related equipment that have been stuck at the ports for over 20 years.
The equipment is expected to be moved out of the port as the service begins efforts to address the prolonged delay surrounding the cargo.
The situation highlights the challenges associated with cargo clearance, port congestion and the management of abandoned or uncleared goods within Nigeria’s maritime sector.
The evacuation exercise is also expected to provide some relief to port operations by freeing up space occupied by the containers for several years.
While the release of the first 98 containers represents progress, attention will now turn to the remaining 202 containers and the steps required to ensure their evacuation.
The development comes at a time when efficient port operations and improved cargo clearance processes remain important to Nigeria’s economic and infrastructure development.
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