By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
THE Chinese Harbour Construction Company (CHEC), has completed the construction of the $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport, Stonix News can report.
Following the completion, the construction firm, on Monday, handed over the port to its promoters, Tolaram Group, in Lagos.
Speaking at the handing over event, the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, lauded the project, saying when it becomes operational, it will generate several billion of dollars for the state and country.
He said the port would also make Nigeria a transhipment hub in West and Central Africa.
Also speaking, the chairman, Board of Directors, Lekki Port, Biodun Dabiri, said the port would create over 170, 000 direct and indirect jobs for Nigerians.
“When the presidential inauguration takes place, and the port becomes fully operational, there is no doubt that Lekki Deep Sea Port will contribute immensely to the growth of the Nigerian economy, creating about 170,000 direct and indirect jobs, generating approximately $361 billion during the period of the concession, and generating over $201 billion in revenue for both Lagos State and the Federal Government of Nigeria.
“The draft of 16.5 metres, means it can accommodate larger vessels which will automatically make Nigeria the trans-shipment hub of the region,” Dabiri noted.
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