Federal Government Approves Modernization of Calabar and Other Ports
What happened
The Federal Government has approved the comprehensive modernization and upgrade of Onne, Rivers, Delta, and Calabar ports. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the approval via a statement from the Special Adviser to the Minister. This initiative complements earlier approvals for the modernization and upgrade of Apapa and Tincan Island ports in Lagos.
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Why it matters
The modernization program is part of a broader strategy to reposition Nigeria’s maritime sector as a major driver of economic growth, trade, investment, and employment. The upgrades are intended to help reduce the concentration of cargo outside Lagos and support the national goal of developing a competitive port system.
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Who's involved
- federal governmentThe central government body responsible for national infrastructure and policy.
- CalabarA critical port hub within Nigeria's national infrastructure.
- Adegboyega OyetolaThe Minister of Marine and Blue Economy who announced the approvals.
Who could feel it
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The entities involved
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federal government
highest, central, level of government in a federation
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Calabar
port in Nigeria
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
Related events
- Adegboyega Oyetola advocated for strategic investment in Nigeria's port infrastructure.
- The coastal highway linking Lagos and Calabar has been connected, and the federal government is seeking state funding for the project.
- Ogun State unveils an investment package and signs an MoU with DP World for a new seaport aimed at decongesting the Lagos port corridor.
- The Nigerian government has tasked the Nigeria Customs Service to improve port efficiency.
- Nigeria's Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, organized discussions on port operations.