OGUN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Executive Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu expresses his Joy in receiving The First LNG Powered Vessel to sail to West Africa having making it’s mark in Lekki port.
In a statement released on his Facebook Account, He describe this news as a ‘great news’ says ‘the key to economic prosperity lies within Lekki economic zone.’
The statement reads;
“It is nice to start off the week with some great news today; the LNG-powered CMA CGM SCANDOLA, a 14,812 TEUs container vessel, has made history by berthing at the Lekki Deep Sea Port—the most modern and deepest seaport in Nigeria.
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“The CMA CGM SCANDOLA is the first LNG-powered container vessel to sail to West Africa, arriving in Tema before making its mark at Lekki Port. It is important to note that the Lekki Deep Sea Port is the only port in Nigeria with the facilities to receive such large container vessels.
“I’m proud of the Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lekki Freeport Terminal, and CMA CGM for elevating Nigeria’s maritime industry. The key to economic prosperity lies within the Lekki Economic Zone”