‘No More Moving Cargo By Road From Lekki Port’

As Nigerian government gets set to commission the Lekki Deep Sea Port in 2023, it has said cargo would no longer be moved by road from the Port.
The move is geared at ending possible gridlocks along the major roads.
Minister of Transportation, Engr. Mu’azu Sambo,who disclosed this in Lagos during the 34th Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) Anniversary/ Awards held in Lagos, said moving cargo by road will repeat the problem of traffic congestion being experienced in Apapa.
”For the Lekki Deep Seaport, there is no reason we should have a replica of Apapa Port there and so I have instructed the Nigerian Ports Authority  NPA to ensure no movement of cargo by road”, he said.
Sambo stated that Government would remain committed to policies that would boost the growth and development of the Port Community System.
“Government is embarking on many projects to help the maritime industry: The Deep Blue Project will ensure the cost of importing cargo into the country is reduced”, he said.