Reps C'ttee on Baro Inland Port urges Agencies Collaboration, Facility Restoration By Urube Peter, Abuja

The chairman of House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Baro Inland Port, Hon.Saidu Abdullahi has urged key agencies, including the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Nigeria Navy, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), and Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), to collaborate for the smooth concession and operationalization of the Baro Inland Port.

Members of the committee led by the Hon Saidu Abdullahi at meeting in Abuja 

 The chairman emphasized the need for synergy among these agencies to ensure the port's successful take-off.

 Hon Saidu gave the charge to the Chief Executive Officers/CEOs of these agencies at an interactive meeting between the House Committee and the Federal Ministry of Transportation with heads of some agencies on Tuesday in Abuja.

Key Challenges as pointed out by the honourable minister of transport, Sa'idu Ahmed Alkali explained as to "Inadequate infrastructure and lack of critical linkages to road and rail infrastructure,

"Navigability issues challenges along the River Niger affecting vessel movement

Funding shortfalls insufficient funds for dredging and infrastructure development".,

"Develop road and rail connections for seamless cargo movement and improved accessibility.

"Attract private sector operators through concessions and partnerships to attract fresh investment.

Institute transparent Governance systems as key to ensure effective operationalization and management".

The committee chairman on his part has announced plans to visit the port facility to assess its condition and ensure that all necessary infrastructure is in place for its operationalization. 

Saidu reiterated that the House panel has assured adequate budgetary provisions will be made in the 2026 Federal Government budget to facilitate the port's smooth take-off.

Finally, the House Committee Chairman Hon.Abdullahi equally reassured that the House Ad-hoc Committee would undertake a tour of the facility to ensure there is synergy and all relevant infrastructure are in place for the port take off .

In addition, other members of house committee, Hon Idris Wase (Plateau, APC) and Hon Gaza Jonathan Gbwefi (Nasarawa,SDP) also picked holes with the lack of effective communication by the NIWA with the ICRC and BPE on the ports concessions which the duo appeal for harmony among them.

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