Dangote Industries Limited has commenced preliminary processes for the construction of a deep-sea port covering more than 10,000 hectares at the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ogun State.
The company said the multi-billion-dollar project forms part of its Vision 2030 agenda aimed at expanding into logistics, maritime infrastructure, and export-led industrialisation.
According to the company, the proposed seaport will be located in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State and extend toward Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State along the Atlantic coastline.
Dangote Industries explained that the facility is expected to become a major logistics and industrial hub for exports, imports, and regional trade across Africa.
A delegation from the company, led by the Managing Director of Infrastructure and Logistics at Dangote Industries Limited, Capt. Jamil Abubakar, recently visited host communities in Ogun and Ondo states to begin stakeholder engagements ahead of the project execution.
Speaking during the visit, Abubakar described the project as a major step toward unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential and strengthening Africa’s maritime trade network.
He said the port would reduce pressure on existing ports while supporting industrial growth and creating opportunities for host communities.
“The Olokola Port project is a major step in opening up Nigeria’s economic potential, strengthening trade, reducing pressure on existing ports, and supporting industrial growth,” he said.
Abubakar added that the project would generate jobs, increase business activities, and encourage long-term development across Ogun and Ondo states.
He also noted that the deep seaport was designed as a logistics gateway for an integrated industrial ecosystem that would improve regional commerce and logistics operations across Africa.
According to him, the facility will support the export of fertilisers, petrochemicals, and refined petroleum products. It is also expected to facilitate future liquefied natural gas exports and the importation of heavy industrial equipment.
The Dangote delegation, accompanied by land surveyors and environmental consultants, visited the Ode-Omi community in Ogun State as well as the Araromi Seaside Kingdom and Igbokoda in Ondo State.
Traditional rulers in the affected communities welcomed the project and pledged their support.
The Lenuwa of Ode-Omi, Oba Folailu Adekunle Hassan (Oshotekun II), said the community had long anticipated the project and expressed optimism about its benefits.
He also approved the commencement of surveys and preliminary activities, including household enumeration, assessment of economic trees, and compensation arrangements for affected residents.
Similarly, the Alara of Araromi Seaside Kingdom, Oba Adeoloye Olawole, assured the company of both physical and spiritual support for the successful execution of the project.
The delegation also visited the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base in Igbokoda, where the Acting Commanding Officer, Lt. Commander A.A. Makinwa, pledged the Navy’s cooperation in support of national economic development.
Dangote Industries stated that the proposed seaport would drive job creation, attract foreign direct investment, and stimulate sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, and services.
The company further noted that the project would strengthen Nigeria’s export diversification efforts and improve participation in intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
