The federal government has approved the comprehensive modernisation and upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports.
Adegboyega Oyetola, minister of marine and blue economy,
announced in a post on X, saying the approval builds on the earlier plan to
modernise and upgrade Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos.
He said the move is part of efforts to develop a balanced,
efficient and globally competitive national port system.
“Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
@officialABAT, infrastructure renewal and economic diversification remain
central to the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the minister said.
“Modern and efficient ports are critical to this vision
because they facilitate trade, support industry, attract investment and create
jobs.
“Extending the modernisation programme beyond Lagos will
complement ongoing investments in Apapa and Tin Can Island, while helping to
reduce the concentration of cargo traffic around Lagos and creating additional
efficient gateways for international trade.”
‘UPGRADED PORTS WILL ENHANCE CARGO HANDLING’
He said upgraded infrastructure and improved operational
efficiency at Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports would enhance cargo
handling, reduce vessel turnaround times, strengthen regional connectivity and
make the movement of goods more predictable and cost-effective.
“These ports have strategic roles to play in our trade,
industrial and regional development, and we are determined to equip them to
meet the demands of a growing economy,” Oyetola added.
The minister said the approval is part of a broader
expansion of Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure, including federal government
approvals for the development of the Ibom, Bakassi, Agge, Gateway, Ondo and
Bonny deep seaports.
“Our approach is comprehensive. We are modernising existing
ports while facilitating the development of new deep seaports,” he said.
“Together, these investments will expand Nigeria’s maritime
capacity, create stronger economic corridors and position our country as a
major maritime and logistics hub in Africa.
“Our vision is an integrated maritime and logistics system
in which ports, roads, rail, inland waterways and other transport
infrastructure work together to enable the seamless movement of cargo.
“We want Nigerian businesses to spend less time and
resources moving their goods, while creating an environment that encourages
investment and supports job creation.”
Oyetola said the ministry would continue to work closely
with state governments, terminal operators, investors, shipping companies, and
other stakeholders to ensure the projects translate into tangible improvements
across Nigeria’s marine and blue economy.
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