DJIBOUTI is finalising plans to launch a sea,
air cargo service to west, east and central Africa from Nigeria, reported This
Day of Lagos.
Speaking at a
business forum organised by the Djibouti Consulate, Djbouti Port chairman Abubakar
Omar Hadi said his country was adopting a proactive approach towards
connecting intra-African trade.
"We are
developing the sea-air cargo business to serve countries, which have to endure
unreasonably long transits for goods coming from Asia," said Mr Hadi.
"This
has been handicapping the business community for many years and the development
of sea-air cargo services especially for high value goods will be a great
solution," he said.
Mr Hadi said
Djibouti had invested millions in infrastructure to meet the demands of
becoming a multi-modal regional hub for East Africa as well as being a key
player in connecting Africa through rail and air.
"When it
comes to sea port services we have been very successful in putting Djibouti on
the world map and it is evident to all that we are making rapid advances in
this sector by building four brand new ports," he said.
Earlier, Sifax
Group vice Taiwo Afolabi urged Nigerian businessmen and investors to
take advantage of the emerging economic opportunities in the country, adding
that Djibouti is positioned to become the Dubai.
Dr Afolabi,
also Djibouti's honorary consul in Nigeria, noted that his country enjoys the
advantage of a stable political system, strategic location on a busy maritime
route and a friendly business environment.
"The
trade mission will provide a platform for interested parties to explore and
interact effectively with a view to making an informed decision on available
opportunities," he said.
Source :
SN-TR.
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