President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the designation of Lekki Deep Seaport as a Customs Port and Approved Wharf.
In a statement posted on the Nigerian Ports Authority’s (NPA) official social media handles on Friday, the President approved the new port for commercial vessel berthing via the Ministry of Transportation to the NPA’s managing director, Mohammed Bello-Koko.
The NPA also stated that as a result of the approval, the port will be ready for commercial vessel berthing by the end of 2022.
“President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the designation of Lekki Deep Seaport as a Customs Port & Approved Wharf,” NPA wrote.
“In a letter to the Ministry of Transportation, the Managing Director, Mohammed Bello Koko, secured approval for the port to be gazetted in accordance with existing laws.”
“With this approval, the port will be ready for commercial vessel berthing before the end of the year.”
