Modernization of Infrastructure and Port Performance in Nigerian ports in Rivers State
Vol.6 Special Issue
This study examined the relationship between modernization of infrastructure and ports performance in Nigerian Ports, Rivers Sate. It adopted effectiveness and efficiency as measures of port performance. The study adopted the cross-sectional survey in its design. The population of the study were the two seaports in Rivers State with 58 participants captured as respondents. Given the size of the population and its corresponding participants, the study adopted census in the determination of its sample size, thus adopting 58 as the study sample size. The research instrument was validated through the supervisor’s scrutiny and approval while the reliability of the instrument was ascertained using the Cronbach Alpha coefficient with all the items scoring above 0.70. Data obtained was analysed and presented using both descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The hypothesis was tested using the Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Statistics. However, in view of the findings of the study, it is thus concluded that modernization of infrastructure is a necessary strategic action to promote port performance in Ports in Rivers State. Therefore, it recommends the National Inland Waterway Authority and conjunction with port authority should intensify efforts to actualize the concession of the terminals to private organizations for full capacity utilization of the terminals; thereby improving effectiveness and efficiency.
