The vice president, Kashim Shettima, unveiled a $115 million operational Terminal equipment at the Onne Seaport in Rivers State on Wednesday, September 4.
The upgrades at the port were carried out by the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT), a key terminal at the Onne Port that is part of APM Terminals.
The new equipment at the Onne Port in Rivers State includes modern terminal machinery, advanced technology tools, a main office building, a maintenance workshop, and an improved CCTV Surveillance System.
Shettima’s representative, Musaddiq Mustapha, conveyed that the national government is focused on improving infrastructure to support economic growth.
The vice president also mentioned that the new facility at the port will improve operations at the terminal.
He stated, “These equipment will provide expanded opportunities for trade development within the Nigerian maritime sector.
“‘The achievement also demonstrates dedication and commitment of the company and other stakeholders who have contributed resources and expertise to actualising this vision.”