Historic Arrival: Sanwo-Olu Celebrates LNG-Powered Vessel At Lekki Deep Sea Port

• Sanwo-Olu celebrates historic moment for Nigeria’s maritime industry.

• He noted that Lekki Sea Deep Port is the only port in Nigeria that can receive very large vessels.

• Sanwo-Olu mentioned that the key to economic prosperity lies within the Lekki Economic Zone.”

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his utmost satisfaction at the arrival of a large container vessel at the Lekki Deep Sea Port, marking a historic moment for Nigeria’s maritime industry.

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The governor shared his joy on January 29, 2024, via his official X handle, announcing the significance of the moment for the nation.

In his statement, Sanwo-Olu conveyed that, “It is nice to start off the week with some great news today; the LNG-powered CMA CGM SCANDOLA, a 14,812 TEUs container vessel, has made history by berthing at the Lekki Deep Sea Port—the most modern and deepest seaport in Nigeria.”

This marked a remarkable achievement as the CMA CGM SCANDOLA became the first LNG-powered container vessel to sail to West Africa, initially arriving in Tema before making its historic mark at the Lekki Port.

Sanwo-Olu emphasized the critical role of the Lekki Deep Sea Port, noting that, “It is important to note that the Lekki Deep Sea Port is the only port in Nigeria with the facilities to receive such large container vessels.”

This acknowledgment reflects the strategic importance of the Lekki Deep Sea Port in positioning Nigeria as a hub for maritime activities in West Africa.

Expressing pride in the collective efforts that led to this milestone, Sanwo-Olu lauded the Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lekki Freeport Terminal, and CMA CGM for their roles in elevating Nigeria’s maritime industry.

He stated that, “I’m proud of the Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lekki Freeport Terminal, and CMA CGM for elevating Nigeria’s maritime industry. The key to economic prosperity lies within the Lekki Economic Zone.”

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The governor’s celebration reflects the optimism and pride in witnessing the realization of significant milestones that contribute to the growth and development of the nation’s economic landscape.

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