The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has assured stakeholders of seamless operation during the rehabilitation of the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos.
The NPA General Manager, Corporate Communication and Strategy Unit, Ikechukwu Onyemekara, gave the assurance during an interview on Wednesday in Lagos.
The Federal Government announced that the Lagos ports rehabilitation will begin in Q2 2026, with completion expected in 48 months.
In March, Nigeria and the UK sealed a 746 million pounds export finance deal to support the redevelopment of two major ports in Lagos.
Under the deal, UK Export Finance (UKEF) will guarantee loans for the refurbishment of the Apapa and Tin Can Island port complexes
As part of the agreement, British Steel will supply 120,000 tonnes of steel for the port projects under a contract valued at 70 million pounds.
The deal is expected to generate 236 million pounds in supplier contracts for British companies, as at least 20 percent of project components must be sourced from the UK.
According to Onyemekara, the rehabilitation will be carried out in batches to ensure cargo discharge at all terminals continues uninterrupted.
He urged stakeholders to support the government in achieving seamless operations during the rehabilitation, which is scheduled to commence before the end of Q2 2026.
Onyemekara stressed that the rehabilitation will not disrupt operations. Once a berthing area is designated for reconstruction, it will be completed quickly before work begins on the next one.
