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Lekki Seaport Ready For Commercial Operations; Says MD Lekki Port LFTZ
Lekki Deep Seaport is the largest seaport in Nigeria and one of the biggest in West Africa
Multi-billion dollar Lekki Seaport is ready for commercial operations, the head of the commercial operations of the port, Mr Du Ruogang stated on Thursday.
Ruogang explained that the port is awaiting the presidential commissioning before the end of the first quarter of 2023.
Investors King understands that Lekki Deep Seaport is the largest seaport in Nigeria and one of the biggest in West Africa. The port is financed by private investors and a consortium of banks.
While speaking to journalists, Ruogang assured that all necessary arrangements are being put in place for the official commissioning by President Muhammadu Buhari, after which the port will be fully set for the start of commercial operations.
The MD thereafter seek the support of the media, stating that the media is an important stakeholder in the port’s success.
Similarly, while commending the Lagos State Government on the construction of access roads leading to the port, Ruogang nonetheless appeals for more support in the area of infrastructural development to ensure easy cargo movement out of the port.
Meanwhile, as part of preparations for the commencement of commercial port operations, the management of the port has concluded plans to introduce Vehicles Booking System (VBS) which is widely used globally.
The VBS platform would ensure that trucks are called via a booking system and will prevent ad-hoc allers from congesting the local road system.
The management added that a truck park with an initial capacity of 153 parking slots will be constructed to reduce the chaotic traffic associated with existing ports and avoid indiscriminate parking of trucks on the access road to the port.
At the end of the engagement, the management expressed appreciation to the Federal Government through the Ministry of Transportation and other relevant agencies, including the Nigerian Port Authority, NPA, Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, for their contribution to making the port a reality.