By Myke Uzendu, Abuja
The Federal Government has disclosed that when the Badagry Deep Seaport becomes operational, it is estimated to generate $ 2.6 million and create about 5, 000 jobs, directly and indirectly.
This was made known earlier on Wednesday in Abujad when the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, received in courtesy, the Director, Transportation, Infrastructure Department, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, ICRC, Mr Michael Ohiani who presented him, the “Full Business Case Compliance Certificate” for the Badagry Deep Seaport and the Modular Floating Dockyard.
Speaking on derivatives of these projects, Ohiani said the project will “create a total ecosystem in terms of shipping, transportation, job creation and others according to a statement on Wednesday by Eric Ojiekwe, Director, Press & PR of the ministry.
Onwodi said that most notable attribute of the Badagry port, is that it will enable the country compete favourably with the Contonou seaport” .
“In respect of the Dry Dock which is handled by NIMASA, the revenue that will come to the Federal Government within that period is $65 million and it is going to create a job opportunity of over 800,000”, Onwodi said.
The Minister thanked the ICRC for its diligence, noting that the presentation reflects that the project is financially viable.
He further informed that the Ministry will write to the Federal Executive Council for approval on the projects.
Present at the function was the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Magdalene Ajani and other officials of the ministry.
