*** As Vision 2030 Push Accelerates
Ahead of the take – off of what promises to be the largest Deep Seaport in Africa, Dangote Industries Limited has commenced initial process towards the multi – billion dollars maritime and industrial infrastructure project which formed part of the Group’s broader ambition code – named Vision 2030.
The Deep Seaport project, an industrial enclave of over 10,000 hectares, being sited at the Olokola Free Trade Zone spanning Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State, extending eastward to the borders of Ilaje Local Government in Ondo State along the Atlantic coastline ( Gulf of Guinea) are eager to see the project come to fruition in a record and also praises the business transformational ingenuity of the President of the Group, Aliko Dangote.
The project is a calculated plan to expand into logistics, maritime infrastructure, and export led Industrialisation as the Group inches towards becoming a $100 billion annual revenue business rank among the top 100 companies globally recognises manufacturing and business leader transforming Africa’s industrial landscape within the next five years.
Leading a team of management of the Company to the area, Capt. Jamil Abubakar, who is the Managing Director, Infrastructure and Logistics, Dangote Industries Limited, told excited community leaders that the project when completed would transform the area and place the communities on global pedestal.
He explained that the Deep Seaport has been designed as logistics gateway for integrated industrial ecosystem that will strengthen Africa’s maritime trade capacity and enhance Africa’s regional commerce and logistics across the continent with corresponding positive impact on whole Africa’s development process.
Capt Abubakar said the port when completed will form the logistics backbone for Dangote Industries, as it will facilitate export of fertilizer, petrochemicals, and refined petroleum products, support future Liquefied Natural Gas export and enable import of heavy equipment and industrial inputs.
Said he. “The Olokola port project is a major step in opening up Nigeria’s economic potential strengthening trade, reducing pressure on existing ports and supporting industrial growth. It will create real opportunities for the host communities through jobs, business activities, and long – term development across both Ogun and Ondo States.
With its strategic location, Olokola, would serve as a key gateway for export and import, boosting Nigeria’s competitiveness in regional and global trade. This project reflects our commitment to building infrastructure that benefits both the people and economy at larg,” noting adding that the visit. This continuous engagement is a crucial part of the whole process.”
The Dangote Group’s team in company of land and estate surveyors, as well as environmental consultants visited Ode – Omi community in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area and the Araromi Seaside Kingdom and Igbokoda town in Ondo State, where Capt. Abubakar told the community leaders that the visit of the management will be a continuous one for engagement as a crucial part of the execution.
While welcoming the delegation, Lenuwa of Ode -Ol Omi, Oba Folailu Adekunle Hassan ( Oshotekun) alongside his baales and youth leaders of the area expressed satisfaction at the choice of the area by Dangote to site the world class maritime hub, promising that tranquility will be the watchword of the community when the project take off.
According to the Mornach, “We have been expecting you for long. It is good that you were here today. Do your best and we will benefit from this project, which will include the enumeration of household economic trees, and compensation and settlement to all communities that will be covered by the deep seaport project.
The team also visited Araromi Seaside Kingdom in Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State where it engages and sensitizes the Alara of Araromi Seaside Kingdom, Oba Adeboye Olawole, Palace Chiefs and Youth Leaders of the Communities. In his response, the Alara said “We can wait for this project to commence. We are going to give you physical and spiritual support. If it is possible for this project to begin tomorrow, you are welcome.
In the same vein, the Dangote team paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base ( FOB) in Igbokoda, Ondo State, where it was received by the Base Operations Commanding Officer, Lt. Commander A . A Makinwa, who pledged the Naval cooperation with the Group in the interest of the nation and overall economic development.
The proposed Olokola Deep Seaport is A transformational logistics and industrial platform designed to anchor and deliver a compelling value – add for Dangote Group; Particularly in how it will support economic expansion, trade growth, and long term operational scale.
The project will drive significant job creation, both direct investment and stimulating related sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, and industrial hub, contributing to a more robust and resilient economy.
In addition, the port will enhance trade potential and export diversification, it will also strengthen participation in intra – African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area, positioning the Group and Nigeria to benefit from increased regional trade flows and foreign exchange generation.
