Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode received a delegation from the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) this week. The team with the governor at Lagos House, Alausa and it was made known here at Lagos is the fifth largest economy in Africa.
Governor Ambode expressed delight at this revelation and also made it known that the state government will continue to provide the support that the private sector needs to thrive since the economy of the state largely depends on the sector.
Also, Governor Ambode met with the Executive Management of APM Terminals (Maersk Group) as regards the Badagry Deep Seaport project.
Upon completion Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State says the 2.6 billon dollar Badagry Deep Sea Port Project will be bring about global growth to Nigerian waters and by extension the nation’s economy.
Ambode made the assertion in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Habib Aruna, on the highlights of the governor’s meeting with the Executive Management of APM Terminals (Maersk Group) in London on Thursday.
The statement said Ambode met with the group’s representatives, Mr Morten Engelstoft, Chief Executive Officer designate of APM Terminals in Copenhagen, Denmark, alongside the Chairman, APM Terminal, Apapa, Chief Ernest Shonekan.
It said the meeting discussed the advancement of the Badagry Deep Sea Port as the project would also complement the emergence of Lagos as the fifth largest economy in Africa.
“This meeting was the culmination of a process which began since 2012 and which has been taken on with renewed vigour by the incumbent administration.
“It has thus, resulted in this significant foreign investment estimated at over 2.6 billion dollars into Lagos.
“The port and free zone, situate on over 1,000 hectares is expected to be the largest deep sea port in Africa upon its completion.
“The project will include a container terminal, oil and gas services and a liquid bulk terminal with general cargo and Ro-Ro facilities,’’ it said.
The statement said the project was expected to generate 500,000 direct and indirect jobs upon completion.
It said that Ambode pledged his government’s commitment to ensure that the interests of the host communities were duly considered alongside a sustainable regeneration and urban renewal of the area.
According to the statement, the governor affirmed the commitment of his administration to providing an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the state.
On his part, Engelstoft restated the group’s commitment to the Badagry Deep Sea Port and assured the Governor that all business streams of the Maersk Group would be involved in ensuring the success of the project. of the project which began in 2012, the port is poised to be the largest of its kind in Africa.
Finally, the Lagos state government reiterated its commitment to security and safety of lives when it presented some Toyota Hilux vans to the Victoria Island/Ikoyi Residents Association.
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