Borno dry port’ll promote trans-border trade, raise GDP – Zulum

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, says the state’s Inland Dry Ports, when completed, would enhance trans-border trade and increase Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product.

Zulum gave the assurance on Wednesday when he led the concessioners to the Nigerian Shippers’ Council Headquarters in Lagos State.

He assured the NSC of his administration’s resolve to expedite works towards establishing an inland dry port in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.

According to him, the establishment of the Inland Dry Port in Maiduguri will bring opportunities to the Federal Government and the people of Borno.

Zulum said, “The dry ports, when completed, will bring about employment generation, which will take away thousands of young children off the street; this is very important.

“The establishment of the IDP will enhance trans-border trade and it will also enhance relationship with…