In a strategic move to scale Nigeria’s export capacity and unlock greater value from its marine economy, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) have entered a formidable partnership aimed at raking in $7 million daily through fertilizer exports.
This ambitious projection was revealed during a high-level visit by Africa’s leading industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, to the NPA headquarters. Speaking during the visit, Dangote underscored the immense potential of the Lekki Port operation, which he said currently manages over 800 vessels annually—a figure that not only reflects the port’s growing relevance but also its untapped potential.
Dangote didn’t mince words in highlighting the urgent need for robust federal government support, particularly in the area of port infrastructure. “If we must compete globally and make Nigeria a true export hub, our ports must reflect that ambition in terms of efficiency, capacity, and world-class logistics,” he said.
The NPA, under the leadership of Managing Director Mohammed Bello-Koko, welcomed the partnership, acknowledging the role private sector giants like Dangote play in transforming national economic narratives. Bello-Koko reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to modernizing port operations to support industrial players and stimulate Nigeria’s export-oriented growth.
This collaboration signals a renewed push towards economic diversification, leveraging strategic exports such as fertilizer—one of Dangote’s flagship products—to generate foreign exchange, create jobs, and position Nigeria as a key player in global agribusiness.
With global demand for fertilizer on the rise and Nigeria’s capacity expanding, the synergy between public infrastructure and private innovation may well define the next chapter in Nigeria’s economic story.
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