Rotimi Raimi-Hassan
11 Feb 2024
Government should first of all create an enabling working environment. It should also engage constantly with major stakeholders such as Customs, shipping companies and the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) to create effective and efficient working modalities for inland dry ports in Nigeria.
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