Lekki Port focused on positioning Nigeria for global maritime trade – Management

By Esther Komolafe

The management of Lekki Freeport Terminal, LFT, has said the focus of the port is to reshape the maritime economy of the country by making Nigeria an attractive and irresistible business destination to the whole world.

LFT Chief Commercial Officer Mr Kehinde Olubi-Neye said this during a media parley organized by the company at their port complex at Ibeji Lekki, Lagos state recently .
He dismissed claims that the port is in competition with other ports in the country.

According to the Chief Commercial Officer, LFT’s focus is towards improving global maritime trade, and to ensure return of investments for its stakeholders but never to compete with Tincan or Apapa Ports.

Mr Olubi-Neye revealed that the Port is working with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to ensure the return of transshipment cargoes which Nigeria lost years back.

He added that that the company has so far invested a whooping sum of $100 million on cargo handling equipment to ensure smooth operation of customers service.

“NPA regulates prices and they are interested in ensuring this cargo comes back and we are sure they will provide us with the necessary support,” Olubi-Neye said.

He added that the company was conducting truck and driver registration to ensure seamless movement around the port vicinity.

“Our gates are automated and is linked with our vehicle booking system where truck drivers are required to book appointments in advance.

“It is also available on mobile phones and provides visibility on gates transactions.