The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has pledged uninterrupted port operations during the upcoming rehabilitation of Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos, starting in Q2 2026.
NPA’s General Manager for Corporate Communications and Strategy, Ikechukwu Onyemekara, shared this during a Wednesday briefing with journalists. He outlined a phased federal government program—spanning 48 months—that will modernize infrastructure while maintaining cargo handling and terminal efficiency. Specific berths will close briefly for upgrades, reopening before the next phase begins, ensuring steady revenue and no disruptions.
Backed by a £746 million UK export finance deal from March, the project features UK Export Finance loan guarantees, £70 million in steel from British Steel, and £236 million in contracts for UK suppliers (with 20% local sourcing).
Onyemekara hailed it as a vital move to boost Nigeria’s global trade edge, allowing larger vessels and countering competition from upgraded West/Central African ports. He urged stakeholders to back the effort for economic gains.
