Can Lekki Deep Seaport drive Nigeria’s trade facilitation?
Last week, the first-ever vessel, Zhen Hua 28 was received by the Nigerian Ports Authority at the Lekki Deep Seaport, signalling the full readiness of the port for trade activities in the country. How much will this address Nigeria’s trade sector? Professor Ken Ife, the Lead Consultant, Industry and Private Sector Development at the ECOWAS Commission, joins CNBC Africa to discuss how Nigeria can leverage this for trade facilitation.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:37:56 GMT
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AI Generated Summary
- The Lekki Deep Seaport will address Nigeria's trade challenges by offering significant capacity and efficiency compared to existing ports.
- The economic impact of the deep sea port will extend beyond the port itself, requiring investments in rail, transportation infrastructure, and logistics.
- The private sector stands to benefit from the opportunities presented by the Lekki Deep Seaport, including backhaul capacity and incentives for manufacturing and export.
The recent arrival of the first-ever vessel, the Zhen Hua 28, at the Lekki Deep Seaport has sparked excitement and hope for Nigeria's trade sector. This milestone signifies the full readiness of the port for trading activities in the country. To delve deeper into the significance of this development, Professor Ken Ife, the Lead Consultant for Industry and Private Sector Development at the ECOWAS Commission, joined CNBC Africa for an insightful discussion. Professor Ife highlighted the tremendous potential the Lekki Deep Seaport holds for Nigeria's trade facilitation and its impact on the country's position within the African continental free trade landscape. With the capacity to handle large container vessels, the deep sea port is poised to revolutionize Nigeria's logistics industry and establish the country as a premier trade hub in Africa. This article will explore the key points from the interview and shed light on the transformative opportunities presented by the Lekki Deep Seaport.
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