- Ongoing modernization initiative aims to upgrade port infrastructure
- the procurement process has begun for port upgrades outside Lagos
- we are protecting our maritime environment to boost investor confidence
The Federal Government has approved a $1 billion port modernisation project for Lagos, while also beginning the procurement process for similar upgrades at seaports outside the state.
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced this during the 2025 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria Conference in Lagos, themed “Enhancing Logistics and Transport for a Sustainable Blue Economy in Nigeria.”
Eko Hot Blog reported that Oyetola, represented by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, stated that the government’s ongoing modernization initiative aims to upgrade port infrastructure, enhance cargo handling operations, and expand capacity to meet international standards.
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According to him, the administration is working closely with stakeholders to establish a technology-driven, paperless port system that will enhance efficiency, reduce turnaround times, and combat corruption.
He said, “The Federal Government has approved a $1 billion modernisation project for Lagos ports — a landmark initiative to enhance infrastructure, increase capacity, and raise operational efficiency.
Similarly, the procurement process has begun for port upgrades outside Lagos to ensure equitable development across the nation’s maritime corridors.”
Oyetola emphasized that these reforms reflect the government’s commitment to strengthening logistics and transport performance within the marine sector, making Nigeria more competitive and attractive for maritime investment.
Highlighting progress in maritime security, he noted that Nigeria has maintained a zero-piracy record for three consecutive years, attributing this to the Deep Blue Project and other strategic initiatives.
He added, “Since the creation of the Ministry, we have prioritized reforms and institutional development. Through the Deep Blue Project and other measures, we are protecting our maritime environment to boost investor confidence and lower the cost of doing business.”
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