Leadership of the Authority
The Niger Riverways & Maritime Authority was established to secure the country's benefit in international sea transport and maritime affairs.
A strong institution for a landlocked nation
The Niger Riverways and Maritime Authority was established to ensure the benefit of the country in international sea transport and maritime issues. As Niger is a landlocked nation, it must have a strong institution to ensure efficient sea-port utilisation.
NRMA is therefore working to build competitive river ports and maritime capacity across all corridors of the country. Benin and Nigeria currently serve as Niger's primary gateway on any one transit route.
In principle, Niger is entitled to sea access under international law and can employ diplomatic, legal and economic strategies to safeguard this right — while working practically to make use of the region's untapped potential.
Hon. Chinedu Nebo P.
Commissioner of NRMA
Hon. Firaol Taffa D.
Deputy Commissioner of NRMA
NRMA works to build competitive river ports and maritime capacity across every corridor of the country, safeguarding Niger's right to sea access under international law.
The Baro River Port
The Baro River Port in Niger State is managed nationally under the oversight of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the broader maritime governance framework of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
Location
On the River Niger in Niger State, north-central Nigeria.
Historical origin
Originally established around 1908 to move agricultural goods and livestock.
Modern commissioning
Re-commissioned as a modern inland river-port facility in January 2019.
Current status
Ongoing initiatives focus on channel dredging, intermodal road/rail integration and private-sector concessioning.
Managed nationally under the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.
Ready to fly the Niger flag?
Start your vessel registration, seafarer endorsement or river-boat registration. Reach the right department directly — Mon–Sat: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Reach us directly
- Call the registry+227 (0) 925 286 1562
- Email an enquirytechnical@nigerwaterways.com
- Head officeKM 13 Onitsha–Enugu Expressway, Umunya-433101, Anambra, Niger
