Legendary as Dangote unveils another playbook: ‘Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is moving full steam ahead with plans to construct a massive deep-seaport in Olokola, Ogun State, in a bold step aimed at transforming Nigeria’s industrial logistics, easing pressure on Lagos ports, and unlocking new export gateways for West Africa.
‘In a recent interview in Lagos, Dangote confirmed that his group submitted all required documentation in late June 2025 to begin work on what he called “the biggest, deepest port in Nigeria.” The proposed Atlantic-facing port will be strategically located just over 100 kilometers from his sprawling refinery and fertilizer complexes on the outskirts of Lagos.’
What a vision! It takes the killing of one leopard to be called a killer of leopards; Dangote has many “leopards” in his hunting bags. Good luck Lagos and Ogun for this additional seaport which I think will end up becoming the most viable in the nation.
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Yet, the question remains: what incentives should be given to Nigerian businesses to spread economic catalysts so that a more even development can happen in the nation? I understand you – Dangote needs the port so that he can export and import at higher level for the refinery and the port cannot be in Calabar and Akwa Ibom. No argument!
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