By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata
The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Lagos State has defended the Federal Government’s $1 billion investment in Lagos ports, describing it as part of a national maritime modernisation plan, not a regional project.
APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo said this on Tuesday while responding to opposition claims that President Bola Tinubu was favouring Lagos over other ports in Warri, Calabar, Onne, and Port Harcourt.
Oladejo said the investment, backed by China Harbour Engineering Company and Tolaram Group, is aimed at making Nigeria West Africa’s leading maritime hub.
He noted that the government is also upgrading other ports, including dredging Calabar Port, rehabilitating Port Harcourt Port, expanding Warri Port, and digitalising Onne Port.
He said the Lagos investment will create jobs, boost exports, and reduce inefficiencies in port operations.
“The only sabotage here,” Oladejo added, “is the opposition’s attempt to weaponise regional sentiments against national progress.”
