To boost exports from his fertilizer, petrochemical, and gas businesses, Aliko Dangote is building a deep seaport in Ogun State, close to his major industrial facilities in Lagos.

The new seaport at Olokola will help the Dangote Group move products like urea, petrochemicals, and liquefied natural gas more efficiently, compared to relying on crowded or third-party ports like the Lekki Deep Sea Port.

Currently, Dangote uses a jetty at his Lagos refinery to ship fertilizer and receive heavy equipment, but the planned seaport will offer bigger capacity and deeper waters — making it easier to handle large export volumes.

Beyond his own needs, Dangote says the project will attract other private investors and boost Nigeria’s infrastructure. He believes it can open new doors for the country’s export economy.

His group is also working on a major gas export plan that includes building pipelines from the Niger Delta to Lagos. The goal: to supply more gas for export than what Nigeria LNG currently handles.

The project marks Dangote’s return to the Olokola site, where he previously abandoned development plans due to issues with local authorities. Those issues have now been resolved.