By Stella Okocha
Harboursandportcom: Lagos-Nigeria: January 8,2026: The €410 million Omi Eko Project, an initiative designed to transform waterway transportation across the Lagos metropolis, has announced the appointment of Dr. Segun Alabi as its new Head of Communications and Media.
The project which is aimed at reducing road congestion in Lagos by unlocking the State’s underutilised waterways; is also supported by the European Union and private sector partners and represents a major step toward efficient, environmentally responsible urban mobility.
While welcoming Dr Alabi into the system, the Special Adviser on Blue Economy to the Governor of Lagos State and Project Coordinator, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, expressed confidence in Dr. Alabi’s capacity to lead the project’s communications function. He noted that Dr. Alabi brings extensive experience across communications, media relations, and public affairs.
“Dr. Alabi is a highly accomplished Corporate Affairs professional with diverse experience spanning Pay TV, financial services, real estate, business membership organisations, and the manufacturing sector,”Mr. Emmanuel said.
Dr. Alabi recently served as Assistant Director, Corporate Affairs and Communications at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), where he led all corporate communications, public affairs, and event management activities. His professional expertise includes reputation management, government relations, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder engagement, public policy advocacy, and social media strategy.
He holds a PhD in English from the University of Lagos, with a specialisation in Language Use and Communication; and is widely regarded as a consummate communications professional with a strong ability to manage information strategically for organisational advantage.
In his role, Dr. Alabi will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies, managing media engagement, and promoting the Omi Eko Project’s vision and sustainability objectives.
Reacting to his appointment, Dr. Alabi said, “I am excited to join the Omi Eko Project team. This opportunity is truly a dream come true. While the task ahead is enormous, it is certainly achievable.”
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