Dangote Industries Limited has commenced preliminary processes for the development of a 10,000-hectare deep seaport at the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ogun State, as part of its broader expansion into maritime infrastructure, logistics and export-driven industrialisation.
The company disclosed in a statement that the multi-billion-dollar project forms a key part of its Vision 2030 strategy aimed at positioning the group as a globally recognised industrial and manufacturing powerhouse.
The proposed seaport, located in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area and extending toward Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State along the Atlantic coastline, is expected to serve as a major logistics hub for exports, imports and regional trade.
A delegation from Dangote Industries Limited, led by Managing Director of Infrastructure and Logistics, Capt. Jamil Abubakar, visited host communities in Ogun and Ondo states to begin stakeholder engagements ahead of project execution.
Abubakar added that the deep seaport is being designed as a logistics gateway for an integrated industrial ecosystem capable of supporting Africa’s regional commerce and supply chain network.
The proposed seaport, the statement stated, is expected to support several industrial and export-related operations across multiple sectors.
As part of the preliminary activities, the Dangote delegation, accompanied by surveyors and environmental consultants, visited several host communities in Ogun and Ondo states.
The delegation additionally visited the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base in Igbokoda, where military officials expressed support for the proposed development.
Naijaonpoint earlier reported that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, called for more local investments to attract foreign capital in Nigeria.
Earlier in February, the Dangote Group also signed a $400 million agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery to accelerate ongoing construction and expansion activities tied to the refinery project.
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