Federal Government has urged Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited to ensure that the port becomes operational by mid-2022.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi made the call on the management of the enterprise and other stakeholders during an inspection visit to the port.
He expressed satisfaction with the level of progress recorded on the construction of the Lekki Deep Sea Port project.
Upon inspecting the project, he said: “I am very delighted and impressed with the pace and the progress of construction work on this project compared to the last time I was here in November 2020. The promoter of the project, Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited has demonstrated strong commitment and capacity to deliver the project as agreed.”
While briefing the minister and his entourage on the status of the construction of the port, the Chairman, Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited, Abiodun Dabiri explained that the entire port construction is now at 55.48 per cent completion.
Giving a further breakdown of the status of the components of the port, Dabiri noted that dredging and reclamation have reached 61.11 per cent, Quay Wall 50.39 per cent, Breakwater 67.49 per cent while the landside infrastructure development has reached 33.70 per cent completion.
Dabiri assured the minister and the stakeholders that the project is on course and going according to schedule.
“We understand the significance of this project to the Nigerian economy and we would not fail to play our part to ensure that it is delivered as and when due,” he said.
The chairman expressed appreciation of the company to the Minister and his team for providing the necessary support that has assisted it to deliver on the mandate.
He stressed further that upon completion, Lekki Port would be a world-class port operating with best-in-class equipment to ensure seamless operations and would comply with global environmental protection standards.
