China Harbour Engineering LFTZ Enterprise (CHELE), a subsidiary of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has completed the construction of the $1.5 billion Lekki deep seaport.
The seaport has now been handed over to the developer of the port, Tolaram Group.
To ease cargo evacuation, the Lagos State Government also approved the construction of six lanes along the port corridors.
Speaking at the CHELE Completion of Construction ceremony in Ibeju-Lekki, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu said that the port is one of the most modern deep seaports in the world.
However, applauded the project and said when it becomes operational, it will generate several billion dollars for the state and country
He said the port will also make Nigeria a transhipment hub in West and Central Africa.
Also speaking, the chairman, Board of Directors, Lekki Port, Biodun Dabiri, said the port would create over 170,000 direct and indirect jobs for Nigerians.
“When the presidential commissioning takes place, and the port becomes fully operational, there is no doubt that Lekki Deep Sea Port will contribute immensely to the growth of the Nigerian economy, creating about 170,000 direct and indirect jobs, generating approximately $361 billion during the period of the concession, and generating over $201 billion in revenue for both Lagos State and the Federal Government of Nigeria,” he said.
