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By Olawale Lamina
The Tinubu Media Volunteers, TMV, has stated that the recent ranking of the Apapa and Tincan Ports among the world’s most improved ports is not only gratifying but proof that the economic reforms put in place by the President Bola Tinubu administration are yielding the desired fruits.
In a statement by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi and the Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, TMV argued that the ranking is a reflection of the efforts that the administration is injecting into the task of putting the country on the path of sustainable growth.
“We, the Tinubu Media Volunteers, note that with this ranking, Nigeria’s maritime sector has received a major boost based on the World Bank’s latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI).
“The recognition which was contained in the CPPI report for 2025 and released in June 2026 shows the progress made by the Nigerian Ports Authority in the areas of port efficiency, vessel turnaround time and overall operational performance.
“The index also provides a data-driven assessment of ports’ performance over time and identifies improvements in efficiency and service delivery across the maritime global hubs.
“We also acknowledge that the ranking of the two Nigerian ports among the top 20 Port Improvement category is a reflection of the ongoing efforts by the NPA to modernise infrastructure, improve operational efficiency and position Nigeria competitively in global trade,” the group said.
It argued that improvements in the Nigerian Ports infrastructure so far have led to the country recording a trade surplus in the last three years, as well as enabling ease of doing business in the country.
TMV equally noted that the positive development is also boosting investor confidence and attracting more Foreign Direct Investments, FDIs, to the country.
The group went further to express the conviction that the latest ranking will position the Nigerian Ports as leading trade gateways for the West and Central Africa regions.
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