The Badagry Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture has urged the federal government to expedite the development of the proposed $2.59 billion Badagry Deep Seaport, emphasizing its potential to serve as a vital transshipment hub for the West African region.
Chamber President, Mr. Yahaya Idirs, highlighted the strategic location of Badagry, stating that it serves as a crucial gateway to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Europe. He emphasized that the port could significantly benefit from its proximity to landlocked countries like Niger Republic and Chad, which prefer Nigerian ports for their import needs.
“With the huge investment opportunities and vibrant infrastructure in Lagos State, Badagry is ready for the proposed deep seaport because it is the superhighway to ECOWAS and Europe,” Idirs stated.
He further emphasized that the development of the Badagry Deep Seaport would contribute significantly to reducing smuggling activities. “We are expecting the construction of the port to start in 2025. We are enjoining the government, the promoters, and landowners to talk and address the grey areas in the port agreement that will add to the growth of Badagry,” he said.
Idirs called upon the government to address the challenges hindering the timely commencement of the project, including resolving any outstanding issues between the government, the promoters, and landowners.
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