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Politics › Re: FG Approves 5 Deep Sea Ports (List) by naptu2(op): 3:38am On May 23

Badagry Port

This is my Aug 04, 2016 post

This project is part of a much larger project known as the Badagry Energy City project. It will include one or two refineries (the Oando refinery and probably Captain Iheanacho's refinery).

The government is not spending a kobo on the project (except for the land that will be provided by the Lagos State Government). It will be funded by the private sector.

The Energy City will be divided into three zones.

1. A tourist and leisure zone which will include a film city.

1. The energy zone which will include a refinery, port, power station and facilities for oil companies and other industries.

1. A residential zone.

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Politics › Re: FG Approves 5 Deep Sea Ports (List) by naptu2(op): 3:37am On May 23

FG clears five deep seaports for investment to reclaim 70% cargo traffic

By : Adaku Onyenucheya
Date: 20 May 2026

The Federal Government has completed approvals, certifications and compliance processes for five proposed deep seaport projects for investment and implementation as part of efforts to reposition the country to reclaim the over 70 per cent of Nigerian-bound cargo transported to Africa.

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, listed the approved projects as the Badagry Deep Sea Port in Lagos State, Olokola Deep Sea Port in Ondo State, Ibom Deep Sea Port in Akwa Ibom State, Bakassi Deep Sea Port in Cross River State and Bonny Deep Sea Port in Rivers State.

Dantsoho disclosed this on Wednesday at the close of a three-day Meeting of Managing Directors of Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA), Member Ports and the Port Statisticians Network held in Lagos.

Dantsoho, who is also the President of PMAWCA, explained that although negotiations with investors were still ongoing due to the huge financial commitments required for such port projects, the government had already laid the regulatory and administrative groundwork necessary for implementation.

“In terms of approvals, certifications and compliance issues, we have taken care of five different deep-sea ports in Nigeria,” Dantsoho said.

He said the planned port projects are expected to improve Nigeria’s ability to receive larger cargo vessels, expand trade capacity and strengthen regional logistics, noting that the country’s growing population, expanding economy and strategic role in servicing neighbouring landlocked countries make investment in deepsea ports inevitable.

According to Dantsoho, Nigeria currently accounts for over 70 per cent of cargo traffic within the West and Central African sub-region, while countries such as Niger, Chad, Mali and Burkina Faso also depend partly on Nigerian ports for international trade access.

Dantsoho further stated that the government was pursuing a combination of short, medium and long-term strategies to improve port efficiency, including rehabilitation of existing ports, deployment of technology-driven systems and development of new deep-sea infrastructure.

Speaking at the President of PMAWCA, Dantsoho added that countries across the sub-region, including Ghana, Senegal and Benin Republic, were also modernising their port facilities in response to rising global shipping demands and competition.

Dantsoho said member countries are intensifying investments in port infrastructure, technology and deep seaport development to strengthen trade facilitation and position the region as a major global maritime hub.

The PMAWCA president stressed that ports across the sub-region must undergo aggressive modernisation to remain competitive with other global maritime hubs, cautioning that delays in infrastructure renewal could leave Africa behind in global shipping and trade.

Speaking on the resolution of the meeting, Dantsoho said member states had resolved to deepen the deployment of technology-driven solutions, including the National Single Window platform and Port Community Systems, to improve cargo clearance processes and reduce delays at ports.

In his closing remarks, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, reiterated the need for stronger regional cooperation, strategic investment and inclusive development to drive the transformation of the ports and the entire maritime sector across West and Central Africa.

Oyetola, who was represented by the Director of Maritime Services, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Oyinloye Meshack, said deliberations during the three-day gathering highlighted the importance of collaboration among African countries and joint action in addressing emerging challenges and opportunities within the ports and logistics ecosystem.

The minister said the conference theme, “Ports of the Future: Combining Logistical Resilience with Inclusive Community Development,” provided strategic direction for enhancing the competitiveness and future readiness of ports in the region.

He said the visit by delegates to the Lekki Deep Sea Port demonstrated what could be achieved through strategic investment, innovation and effective public-private sector collaboration.

Oyetola further stressed the need for African countries to work together in addressing supply chain disruptions, climate-related pressures and the transition towards greener shipping systems.

https://guardian.ng/news/fg-clears-five-deep-seaports-for-investment-to-reclaim-70-cargo-traffic/

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Politics › FG Approves 5 Deep Sea Ports (List) by naptu2(op): 3:34am On May 23

Daddy D.O🇳🇬 @DOlusegun

Federal Government has approved certification and compliance processes for five proposed deep seaport projects to reclaim the over 70 per cent of Nigerian-bound cargo transported to other Africa nations.

Lagos State — Badagry Deep Sea Port

Ondo State — Olokola Deep Sea Port

Akwa Ibom State — Ibom Deep Sea Port

Cross River State — Bakassi Deep Sea Port

Rivers State — Bonny Deep Sea Port

Source

Photo 1) Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).

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Politics › Re: Lagos 2027: Obafemi Hamzat Accepts APC Nomination by naptu2(op): 11:01am On May 22

Atheistan:
Baba you are spamming the thread, maybe they should lock the comment section and pin the post for you.

What nonsense is this?

I am posting as is my right and my posts are about the topic of the thread.

You are free to leave the thread if you don't like it.

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Politics › Re: Tinubu Has No Plan To Change Nigeria’s Name – Onanuga by naptu2: 8:41am On May 22

🤣 When Muhammadu Buhari was president the rumour mongers claimed that he wanted to change the name of the country to UAR.

TV/Movies › Re: Lagferry Screens Michael Movie On Lagos Waterways by naptu2(op): 4:29am On May 22

Barge Cinema: A remarkable night of entertainment and water tourism made its debut with the screening of the acclaimed movie, "Michael" aboard LAGFERRY'S MV Adimu Orisha barge on the waterways.@jidesanwoolu @followlasg @Mr_JAGs @lagosMOT1 @seunosiyemi_ @positivebaqi pic.twitter.com/Egr9EOM9Xt
— Lagferry (@Lagferry) May 18, 2026

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TV/Movies › Re: Lagferry Screens Michael Movie On Lagos Waterways by naptu2(op): 4:28am On May 22

Lagferry @Lagferry

Barge Cinema: redefining entertainment on the Lagos waterways,made a remarkable debut over the weekend with the screening of the acclaimed movie,“Michael.”A film based on the celebrated life and times of Michael Jackson!

The groundbreaking initiative combined cinema, leisure, and waterfront tourism to deliver a one-of-a-kind movie experience aboard MV Adimu Orisha barge on the waterways.

Movie lovers, entertainment enthusiasts, stakeholders, passengers, and admirers of the Lagos coastline were treated to an unforgettable evening filled with music, nostalgia, breathtaking waterfront views, and scenic relaxation under the night sky.

Barge Cinema: redefining entertainment on the Lagos waterways,made a remarkable debut over the weekend with the screening of the acclaimed movie,“Michael.”A film based on the celebrated life and times of Michael Jackson!#WaterTourism #Lagferry @followlasg @Mr_JAGs @positivebaqi pic.twitter.com/CxABlYef2e
— Lagferry (@Lagferry) May 18, 2026

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TV/Movies › Lagferry Screens Michael Movie On Lagos Waterways by naptu2(op): 4:25am On May 22

The Lagos State Government @followlasg

LAGFERRY HOSTS EXCLUSIVE VIEWING OF MICHAEL JACKSON MOVIE ABOARD ADIMU ORISHA BARGE ON LAGOS WATERWAYS

The Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has once again demonstrated its commitment to promoting tourism, entertainment, and the vibrant culture of water transportation in Lagos State by hosting an exclusive movie viewing experience aboard the iconic Adimu Orisha Barge on the Lagos waterways.

The unique event held in conjunction with Wave Media and tagged “Cinema and Cruise”, featured the screening of the movie Michael, based on the life and times of the highly celebrated American pop idol, Michael Jackson. The event brought together movie goers, entertainment enthusiasts, stakeholders, passengers, and lovers of the Lagos waterways for an unforgettable evening of music, nostalgia, and scenic relaxation.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Lagos coastline, the event combined leisure with the growing appeal of water transportation, showcasing the waterways as not only a viable means of transportation but also a destination for entertainment, recreation and social experiences.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of Lagferry, Hon Ladi Balogun, emphasised the agency’s resolve to continually introduce innovative initiatives that enhance public engagement and confidence with the waterways while promoting tourism and lifestyle activities across Lagos State.

“The movie viewing experience aboard the Adimu Orisha Barge reflects our agency’s vision of redefining commuting and leisure through safe, enjoyable, and customer-focused water transportation services. There's absolutely no social events you can do on the land that you can't do on the waterways”.

The Managing Director further reiterated the commitment of the Lagos State Government to safety on the waterways, expanding and modernising the state’s transportation architecture through sustainable and innovative water transport initiatives.

Guests at the event were treated to a memorable atmosphere filled with music, networking, and panoramic night views of Lagos, further reinforcing the waterways as an emerging hub for entertainment and relaxation.

The successful hosting of the Michael Jackson movie viewing marks another milestone in LAGFERRY’s continuous efforts to create enriching experiences that connect residents and visitors to the beauty and endless possibilities of the Lagos waterways.

https://x.com/i/status/2056634234652033215

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Politics › Re: Lagos 2027: Obafemi Hamzat Accepts APC Nomination by naptu2(op): 3:58am On May 22

Incoming Governor of Lagos State, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, arrives in Epe for the Lagos APC governorship primary election.

📍Epe

Follow us to stay connected @LagosJunction pic.twitter.com/93je53bDNW
— Lagos Junction (@LagosJunction) May 21, 2026

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Politics › Re: Lagos 2027: Obafemi Hamzat Accepts APC Nomination by naptu2(op): 3:48am On May 22*

Next up, the ADC, NDC and PDP primaries and then the fun fully begins.

(Update: He has defected from the PDP to the APM, so I guess it's APM rather than PDP).

The debate should be fantastic.

Politics › Re: Lagos 2027: Obafemi Hamzat Accepts APC Nomination by naptu2(op): 3:43am On May 22

I hope that weird character is not referring to me.

It seems I might have a new toy.

In fact, there's no need to waste time.

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Politics › Re: Morris Monye Apologises To Peter Obi, Begs For Forgiveness by naptu2: 3:35am On May 22

OredoPikin is one of those fans that keep trying to engage me, but they keep being turned down by security.

Don't be discouraged, keep trying, maybe one day you'll succeed and I'll actually read your post.

Until then, enjoy your block. grin

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Politics › Re: Lagos 2027: Obafemi Hamzat Accepts APC Nomination by naptu2(op): 3:34am On May 22

My post from April 17th.

OK, let me answer that question (you'll have to read to the end to find the answer that you are looking for because it's at the very end).

Some people mockingly refer to deputy governors as "spare tyres". They don't have any role except the role that the governor decides to give them. Most times they merely represent the governor. However, sometimes some governors have given specific roles to their deputies, for example, Princess Sosan was a teacher, so Governor Fashola made her the commissioner for education as well as deputy governor.

Dr Obafemi Hamzat did well every time that he represented Governor Sanwo-Olu, but that's not how I judge him.

Dr Hamzat has previously held government positions in which he had specific roles and that's what I use to judge him.

When he was made deputy governor other people were talking about his previous aspiration to be governor (he had tried to be governor a few times), but I was thinking about his time as commissioner.

That's how I judge him, based on his time as commissioner. I was happy when he was made deputy governor because I remember (I'm starting with the one that's important to me) that it was during his tenure as commissioner for works in the Fashola Government that the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge was built, the Okota - Isolo Link Bridge was built, etc. I remember his interviews back then I was really impressed with him.

Of course he was also commissioner for science and technology in Bola Tinubu's government and he oversaw the adoption of software that eliminated ghost workers and he ensured that all ministries, departments and agencies were digitalised, but it's his time as commissioner for works that impressed me.

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Politics › Re: Lagos 2027: Obafemi Hamzat Accepts APC Nomination by naptu2(op): 3:32am On May 22

Another post from April 19th.

This is from my memory of two very old interviews. My memory isn't 100% (because the interviews took place a long time ago) and I remember Hamzat's interview better than I remember Tinubu's interview.

Dr Obafemi Hamzat granted an interview to a radio station just after he became deputy governor. That's when a confusion in my head was cleared up.

They asked him questions about everything imaginable. I remember that they also focused on flooding, because it was the Rainy Season. Dr Hamzat told them what he did to fight flooding during the Fashola Era (remember that he was commissioner of works and he was involved in designing the drainages). He spoke very well about the specifics of governance.

He also spoke about how he came to work for the Lagos State Government.

He was head of IT at several major banks in New York and the Lagos State Government was considering adopting several IT systems (payroll management, etc) and he was in his bank's team that met with Governor Bola Tinubu in New York in 2001. After the meeting Tinubu asked him, "Which Hamzat"? Let me explain that question.

Dr Hamzat's father was a lawmaker during the Second Republic (Jakande Era). He was still active in politics during the Third Republic (NRC vs SDP). He was one of the people that convinced Bola Tinubu to leave Mobil and get involved in politics. In fact, he was one of Tinubu's political mentors in the early 1990s. That's why Tinubu asked, "Which Hamzat"?

When he found out who he was, Tinubu put a lot of pressure on Hamzat to return to Lagos and work for him, but Hamzat resisted. He was making a lot of money on Wall Street, why would he leave that and return to Lagos?

Eventually Hamzat realised that, as a foreigner, there was a limit to how high he could rise on Wall Street, so he returned to Nigeria and became head of IT at OANDO.

Tinubu eventually had his way because Hamzat became the commissioner for science and technology in Tinubu's cabinet.

I have previously told you that the payroll system was archaic when Tinubu became governor. Ghost workers cost the government a lot of money. Tinubu was determined to digitalise all their processes and remove ghost workers. He was also determined to automate their payments systems to eliminate leakages. He leveraged on Obafemi Hamzat's experience and connections in the US and on the experience and connections of one of his classmates at Chicago State University (a Nigerian) who worked at Oracle to adopt software to manage their payroll and payment systems. Dr Hamzat oversaw the adoption of the systems.

Dr Hamzat continued as commissioner for science and technology in Governor Fashola's cabinet, then he took over from Rauf Aregbesola as commissioner for works and housing. Many roads and bridges, including the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge and the Okota-Isolo Link Bridge, as well as housing estates (Lagos HOMS) were built during his tenure.

Dr Hamzat followed his boss (Fashola) in 2015 and he became special adviser to the minister of works and housing.

He wanted to become governor in 2019 and he had a lot of support, but he was convinced to step down and support Babajide Sanwo-Olu in exchange for the deputy governorship position.

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Politics › Re: Lagos 2027: Obafemi Hamzat Accepts APC Nomination by naptu2(op): 3:30am On May 22

My post from April 19th.

This guy tried, yet he didn't write everything. I still know more than what he wrote.

Folu @Folushoxfolarin

This is Dr Obafemi Hamzat

Before politics...

- Got his PhD at 27

- 1st Student from the Systems Engineering dept of Cranefield University to complete their PhD in 3 years.

- Adjunct Professor - College of New Rochelle, New York

- Adjunct Professor - Columbia University, New York

- Case Manager - City of New York HR Administration, New York.

- System Process Engineer and Lead Consultant - Citibank HQ, New York

- Senior Associate, PC Engineering - Morgan Stanley HQ

- VP, Core Technology Support Group - Merrill Lynch, New York

- Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Group Head, IT Strategy - Oando Plc

This is the Next Governor of Lagos✌🏾♥️

https://x.com/i/status/2043694721894154587

Someone replied that unfortunately when he gets into government all the learning will take a back seat, so Folusho replied with:

Folu @Folushoxfolarin

How did his skills take the back seat when he implemented and achieved all of these

1 - Digital Transformation and E-Governance in Lagos state.

Lagos state was the first government in Africa to implement 11 modules of Oracle ERP.

What is Oracle ERP? It is a comprehensive suite of business management software developed by Oracle Corporation to help organizations integrate and automate core processes across departments, providing a single, centralized system for managing day-to-day operations.

It cut across finance, accounting, procurement, human resources (HR), supply chain, manufacturing, project management, and more all on one unified platform.

Who made it happen? Hamzat!

2 - Hamzat digitised payrolls and records across all MDA in Lagos, removing ghost workers from the system and saving public funds while improving accountability.

3 - During Fashola’s time he was in charge of works. He oversaw the construction of Nigeria’s first cable-bridge, the Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge.

4 - He essentially facilitated and supervised the completion of Lagos state 1st modern rail - The blue line.

Tell me how his expertise took a back seat?

https://x.com/i/status/2043740162295820376

That ⬆️ is still not comprehensive enough, for example he didn't write about the Okota-Isolo Link Bridge.

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Politics › Re: Lagos 2027: Obafemi Hamzat Accepts APC Nomination by naptu2(op): 3:28am On May 22

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Politics › Re: Lagos 2027: Obafemi Hamzat Accepts APC Nomination by naptu2(op): 3:27am On May 22

ITS OFFICIAL: Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat @drobafemihamzat has been declared winner of the Primaries and Governorship Candidate of APC in Lagos State for the 2027 Elections. #KOH4Lagos pic.twitter.com/lpI1lFzbLw
— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) May 21, 2026

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Politics › Lagos 2027: Obafemi Hamzat Accepts APC Nomination by naptu2(op): 3:26am On May 22

Obafemi Hamzat @drobafemihamzat

Today, I accepted the nomination of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), as its gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 Lagos Governorship Election with deep gratitude.

I am truly humbled by this honour and I thank Almighty Allah, our party leaders, and every member who has placed their trust in me.

My journey started in Mushin, shaped by hard work, service, and the belief that government must improve the lives of ordinary people. Over the last two decades, I have had the privilege of serving Lagos in different capacities alongside exceptional leaders who laid the foundation for the progress our state enjoys today.

I have seen firsthand that governance is not easy but I have also seen what is possible when leadership is guided by vision, courage, and a genuine commitment to the people. As Deputy Governor, I understand that keeping a megacity running requires careful planning, experience, and steady leadership.

My decision to run comes from one simple question: how do we build a Lagos that works better for everyone? I am running to serve all Lagosians. Whether you are a fisherman in Badagry, a trader in Mile 12, a mechanic in Yaba or a corporate executive in Victoria Island, this government will work for you.

We must continue to invest in transportation, jobs, education, healthcare, security, and opportunities that give people hope and dignity. We must build a Lagos where no one is left behind and where every child can dream beyond the circumstances they were born into.

I am proud of what we have achieved as a state, but I am even more excited about what lies ahead.

I thank His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Her Excellency First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governance Advisory Council and our dedicated party members across the 20 LGAs and 37 LCDAs for their support and belief in this journey.

A special thank you to my wife, Oluremi, and our children for their unwavering support and sacrifice.

The stakes in 2027 are high but with your partnership, we will keep Lagos moving forward and continue building a future we can all be proud of.

Thank you for your trust, your prayers, and your support. I do not take any of it for granted.

Together, let us build the future of Lagos.

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