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    Lekki Deep Seaport to begin activities in September-

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    The Federal Government of Nigeria established that commercial activities at the Lekki Deep Seaport are to commence in September, citing that the port will contribute $360 billion to Nigeria’s GDP.

    Amaechi at Lekki seaport
    Amaechi at Lekki seaport

    This was disclosed by the Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi in a statement on Sunday, after inspecting the project.

    The Minister assured that the port is automated, emphasising that it would be something close to the DP wall in Dubai.

    The Minister said that he is impressed with the progress of work, adding that commercial activities would commence in September.

    He said, “Inspecting the Lekki Deep Seaport today, there’s huge improvement compared to the last time we visited. The management has assured that the cranes would arrive in June, while commercial activities would commence in September.”

    “The Port is estimated to contribute about $360b to Nigeria’s GDP.

    ”This is a privately funded project, over time they will collect their revenue from commercial activities before they hand over to the Federal Government through NPA.

    The minister explained that the project when completed would create more economic activities and jobs for teeming youths among other things. He stated that measures were in place to ensure the ports were automated and of international standard.

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