IMPACT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CONCESSION ON SEAPORT EFFICIENCY IN TIN CAN ISLAND SEAPORT, APAPA, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examined the impact of the effectiveness of port concession on seaport efficiency in Tin Can Island Seaport, Apapa, Lagos State, Nigeria. The research adopted a descriptive survey research design and utilised primary data collected through structured questionnaires administered to a sample size of 331 respondents. The study focused on evaluating how port concession has influenced operational efficiency, particularly in relation to port congestion. Data collected were analysed using the chi-square (?²) statistical technique to test the stated hypothesis at a 5% level of significance with 4 degrees of freedom. The result showed that the calculated chi-square value (?² = 71.01) was greater than the tabulated value (?² = 7.11), leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis and acceptance of the alternative hypothesis. The findings revealed a significant relationship between port concession and port congestion, indicating that the effectiveness of concession arrangements plays a critical role in improving port operations and reducing congestion levels. The study concluded that port concession has a positive impact on seaport efficiency by enhancing service delivery, operational performance, and cargo-handling processes. It is therefore recommended that policymakers and port authorities strengthen concession frameworks, improve regulatory oversight, and invest in modern port infrastructure to sustain efficiency gains and further reduce congestion in Nigerian seaports.