Dangote Industries Limited has begun preliminary engagement and survey work on the proposed Olokola Deep Seaport project, a multi-billion-dollar development forming part of its broader Vision 2030 expansion plan.
According to Vanguard, the planned deep seaport and industrial enclave, which covers more than 10,000 hectares, is situated within the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State, extending eastward into Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State along the Atlantic coastline.
The project has reportedly gained early support from host communities, whose leaders welcomed the initiative and expressed optimism about its potential to drive economic growth, while also commending the industrial vision of the President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote.
Positioned as a major logistics and export hub, the development aligns with the group’s long-term ambition to expand into maritime infrastructure, logistics, and export-driven industrialisation, with a target of becoming a $100 billion annual revenue organisation and ranking among the world’s top 100 companies within five years.
Leading the delegation to the host communities, Capt. Jamil Abubakar, Managing Director, Infrastructure & Logistics at Dangote Industries Limited, said the project would deliver wide-ranging economic transformation and place the region on the global industrial map.
He explained that the seaport is being designed as a central logistics gateway for an integrated industrial system that will enhance Africa’s maritime trade capacity and support broader regional commerce and development.
According to him, the facility will serve as the logistics backbone for Dangote Industries by enabling the export of fertiliser, petrochemicals, and refined petroleum products, while also accommodating future liquefied natural gas exports and the importation of heavy industrial equipment.
“The Olokola Port project is a major step in unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential, strengthening trade, reducing pressure on existing ports and supporting industrial growth. It will create real opportunities for host communities through jobs, business activities and long-term development across Ogun and Ondo states.
“With its strategic location, Olokola will serve as a key gateway for exports and imports, boosting Nigeria’s competitiveness in regional and global trade. This project reflects our commitment to building infrastructure that benefits both the people and the economy at large,” he said.
The delegation, which included land surveyors, estate valuers, and environmental consultants, visited Ode-Omi community in Ogun State, as well as Araromi Seaside Kingdom and Igbokoda in Ondo State, where traditional leaders reportedly received the project positively and pledged their cooperation.
