Dangote Engages Ogun, Ondo Host Communities Ahead of Olokola Deep Seaport Takeoff

Ahead of the take-off of Olokola Deep Seaport, Dangote Industries Limited has commenced the initial processes towards the execution of the multi-billion-dollar maritime and industrial infrastructure project, which forms the core of the Group’s broader ambition, code-named Vision 2030.

The Deep Sea project, an industrial enclave of over 10,000 hectares, is sited at the Olokola Free Trade Zone, spanning the Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State and extending eastward to the borders of the Ilaje Local Government in Ondo State along the Atlantic coastline (Gulf of Guinea).

The project is a calculated business plan to expand into logistics, maritime infrastructure, and export-led industrialisation as the Group inches toward becoming a $100 billion annual revenue business, ranking among the top 100 companies globally and evolve from a regional giant into a globally recognised manufacturing and business leader transforming Africa’s industrial landscape within the next five years.

Leading a team of the management of the Company to the area, the managing director, Infrastructure & Logistics, Dangote Industries Limited, Capt. Jamil Abubakar told the excited community leaders that the project, when completed, would transform the area and place the communities on a global pedestal.

He explained that the Deep Sea Port had been designed as a logistics gateway for an integrated industrial ecosystem that will strengthen Africa’s maritime trade capacity and enhance regional commerce and logistics across the continent, with a corresponding positive impact on Africa’s overall development.

Abubakar said the port, when completed, will form the logistics backbone for Dangote Industries, as it will facilitate the export of fertilisers, petrochemicals, and refined petroleum products; support future Liquefied Natural Gas exports; and enable the import of heavy equipment and industrial inputs.

According to him, the Olokola Port project is a major step toward 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 developments across both Ogun and Ondo states.

While welcoming the delegation, Lenuwa of Ode-Omi, Oba Folailu Adekunle Hassan (Oshotekun II), alongside his Baales, Chiefs and Youth leaders of the area expressed satisfaction at the choice of the area by Dangote to site the world class maritime hub, promising that tranquility will be the watchword of the community when the project takes off.

According to the monarch, we have been expecting you for long. It is good that you are here today. Do your best, and we will all benefit from this process.

The traditional ruler also gave his consent for the Dangote team to mobilise to begin the survey and other activities for the commencement of the project, which will include the enumeration of households, economic trees and compensation and settlement to all communities that will be covered by the deep seaport project.

The team also visited Araromi Seaside Kingdom in Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State where it engaged with and sensitised the Alara of Araromi Seaside Kingdom, Oba Adeoloye Olawole, Palace Chiefs and Youth Leaders of the community.

In his response, Alara said, “We cannot wait for this project to commence. We will provide you with physical and spiritual support. If it is possible for this project to begin tomorrow, you are welcome.”

In the same vein, the Dangote management paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Igbokoda, Ondo State, where it was received by the Base Operations Officer/Acting Commanding Officer, Lt. Commander A.A. Makinwa, who pledged the Naval cooperation with the Group in the interest of the nation and overall economic development.