Harboursandport.com: Lagos, Nigeria – June 11, 2026: Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that development work on Phase 2 of the Lekki Deep Sea Port project will commence soon, reinforcing the State’s ambition to consolidate its position as West Africa’s leading maritime and logistics hub.
Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure at the Invest Lagos Summit 3.0, held on Tuesday in Lagos, where he outlined the State’s infrastructure agenda and highlighted the strategic role of Lagos in driving regional trade and economic integration.
He explained that the rapid growth of Lekki Port has necessitated expansion plans, noting that the second phase will significantly enhance cargo-handling capacity, strengthen maritime trade, and deepen Lagos’ role as a gateway to the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA market of over 1.4 billion people.
“With AfCFTA creating a market of over 1.4 billion people and a combined GDP exceeding $3 trillion, Lagos occupies a uniquely strategic position. The Lekki Deep Sea Port, within five years, is moving to phase two because it is almost reaching the full potential of its installed capacity. These are not just aspirations but projects that have been implemented, funded, and are transforming the investment landscape of our State,” Sanwo-Olu said.
In his remarks, Wang Qiang, Managing Director of Lekki Port, commended the Lagos State Government for maintaining a stable and investment-friendly environment. He noted that the next phase of development will expand operational and cargo-handling capacity, improve logistics efficiency along the Lekki corridor, and attract additional global shipping and logistics investments.
Qiang added that the expansion aligns with Nigeria’s broader trade facilitation agenda and the increasing demands of regional and international shipping networks. “The commencement of the next phase represents a significant milestone in our journey to expand capacity, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen Lekki Port’s position as a premier gateway for West African trade under the AfCFTA framework,” he said.
The Lekki Deep Sea Port, which has rapidly grown into a critical maritime asset within five years of operation, is expected to play a pivotal role in boosting Nigeria’s competitiveness in global trade.
Stakeholders believe the port’s expansion will not only ease congestion at existing facilities but also create new opportunities for investment, employment, and industrial growth across Lagos and Nigeria at large.
The announcement marks another step in Lagos’ infrastructure-led development strategy, positioning the State as a key player in Africa’s maritime future.
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