The Dangote Group a sprawling industrial giant helmed by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote is set to expand its reach in global trade with plans for a new deep sea port in Nigeria.
From fertilizer and cement to oil and natural gas, the conglomerate’s diverse product line depends heavily on export infrastructure. In late June, Dangote submitted a proposal to build a massive seaport in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria, potentially making it the country’s largest and deepest.
The proposed location sits in the Olokola Free Trade Zone, a site the group previously abandoned due to disputes with the former state government. The port would be roughly 100 kilometers from the company’s fertilizer and petrochemical facilities now based in Lagos facilities that were originally meant to be in Ogun before negotiations stalled.
As of now, regional authorities have not confirmed whether the proposal has been approved.
