Lekki Seaport Ready For Operations

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The Lekki Deep Seaport has been approved by President Muhammadu as a Customs Port and Approved Wharf.

In a statement by Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, on their official social media handles on Friday, President, Buhari, through the Ministry of Transportation to the managing director of NPA, Mohammed Bello-Koko, approved the new port for berthing of commercial vessels.

The NPA added that upon approval of the port, it’s set for the berthing of commercial vessels before the end of 2022.

“President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the designation of Lekki Deep Seaport as a Customs Port & Approved Wharf.

“In a letter through the Ministry of Transportation, the Managing Director, Mohammed Bello Koko, secured the approval for the port to be gazetted in line with extant laws.

“With this approval, the port is set for berthing of commercial vessels before year-end,” the NPA wrote.