President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, January 23, commissioned the $1.5 billion Lekki deep seaport in Lagos state.
President Buhari, who arrived at the port in the company of Governors Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) and Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), former governor of Ekiti state, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, including the service chiefs, was received by the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, and members of the State Executive Council.
Sanwo-Olu, while speaking after the president unveiled the Lekki deep seaport, described the project as the biggest infrastructure in the whole of West Africa, adding that it would surely generate thousands of jobs in the country.
The Lagos state governor said that the multi-billion naira project is a collaboration between the federal government and Lagos state government as well as private stakeholders.
Sanwo-Olu expressed joy that the execution of the project which took off under Buhari-led administration was completed during his tenure, Nigerian Tribune reports.
He said that, “We are indeed excited that the project execution started during Mr President’s administration and it is now completed during his tenure.”
The governor thanked President Buhari for his commitment to the development of the country and appreciated all those who contributed immensely to bringing the project to reality.
Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari is in Lagos state on a two-day working visit.
The projects to be commissioned by President Buhari during the two-day working visit include Lekki deep seaport, Lagos Rice Mill, Imota, 18.75 km Eleko-Epe rigid pavement six lane expressway, first phase of the Blue Light Rail from Mile Two to Marina, and the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History.
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