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Approximately 2 months following the announcement of the completion of its construction, the Lekki Multi-Purpose Deep Seaport has been opened by President Muhammad Buhari. This took place during the president’s historic 2-day working visit to Lagos. A few hours before the official inauguration of the Deep Seaport, the port received the first commercial container vessel. According to the Nigerian Ports Authority, the vessel is owned and operated by a French shipping firm, CMA/CGM. The port construction is being carried out by two major companies: China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), the engineering and construction arm of China Construction and Communication Company (CCCC), and Louis Berger Group, USA. Upon completion, Lekki Deep Seaport will be one of the most modern ports, supporting the burgeoning trade across Nigeria and the entire West African region; providing a connection to the global shipping network. the Federal Government and the 36 states are expected to earn about US $361bn as revenue when operation begins at the seaport in Lagos. It is slated for completion in 30 months. The Lekki port development project falls under the Greenfield ports development program, in which other projects have been proposed for Warri, Delta; Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State; Agge, Bayelsa State, and Bagary. Summary Name Lekki Port Location Lagos Free Zone, Nigeria Type Multi-purpose deep sea port Terminals Three (container, liquid, and dry bulk terminals) Cargo tonnage 4M tonnes/year Container volume 2.5M teu Start of construction 2017 Also Read: Egypt’s new administrative capital project timeline and what you need to know Reported earlier 2008 Design of business plan, EIA Concluded various feasibility studies 2011 |
