Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- Raising alarm over the inadequate use of the Port Harcourt ports, Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara has emphasised that their abandonment slows down Economic chances for both the country and the state.

Welcoming the Board and Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) at Government House, the governor emphasized the urgency of action to unleash the marine capacity of the state.



Governor Fubara said that Rivers State's two seaports give it a distinct advantage to spur industrial expansion, but cautioned that underperformance has led to unrealized jobs, capital, and businesses. He said Rivers State is still unable to totally exploit its geographic advantage even while other countries employ contemporary ports ...