Tinubu To Commence N178.2Bn Wact Terminal Project Inauguration At Onne Port

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to officially commission the upgraded West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Rivers State. The commissioning ceremony is scheduled to take place next Wednesday and marks a significant milestone in the history of Nigerian ports.

Operated by APM Terminals, WACT is Nigeria’s largest and most efficient container terminal outside Lagos. The terminal has undergone an unprecedented $115 million (N178.2 billion) upgrade project, which started in 2021.

Jeethu Jose, the Managing Director of WACT, expressed his delight at the completion of the upgrade, stating that it will be a game-changer for Nigeria. He also emphasized the fresh investment as a testament to APM Terminals’ trust and confidence in the Nigerian economy.

Strategically located within the Oil and Gas Free Zone in Onne, Rivers State, WACT has become the premier gateway for accessing markets beyond the Lagos region and a vital conduit to Eastern Nigeria’s booming economy.

In addition, WACT achieved a significant feat on August 15, 2020, when it received the largest container vessel ever to berth at any Nigerian port. The vessel, Maersk Stadelhorn, has a length overall of 300 meters and a capacity to carry approximately 10,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEU) of containers.

The commissioning ceremony will be attended by several dignitaries, including Governors, Ministers, heads of government agencies, representatives of shipping companies, freight forwarding associations, importers, and exporters.


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