Dangote Industries Limited has commenced preliminary processes for the development of a proposed 10,000-hectare deep seaport at the Olokola Free Trade Zone, marking a major expansion of its push into maritime infrastructure, logistics, and export-driven industrialisation.

The project sits at the heart of the Olokola Free Trade Zone on the Atlantic coast along the Gulf of Guinea. Dangote Industries is positioning it as the logistics backbone of its ambition to achieve $100 billion in annual revenue, secure a top-100 global ranking, and reshape Africa’s industrial landscape by 2030.

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The development spans more than 10,000 hectares across Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State and extends into Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State along the Gulf of Guinea coastline. It forms a central pillar of the Group’s “Vision 2030” expansion agenda.

Capt. Jamil Abubakar, The Managing Director, Infrastructures & Logistics – Dangote Group said the port, when completed, would serve as the logistics backbone for Dangote Industries, facilitating exports of fertilisers, petrochemicals, and refined petroleum products, while also supporting future liquefied natural gas exports. The facility will additionally enable the importation of heavy equipment and industrial inputs. He added that the project’s significance extends beyond Dangote Industries’ balance sheet.

“The Olokola Port project is a major step in 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 development across Ogun and Ondo states. With its strategic location, Olokola will serve as a key gateway for exports and imports, boosting Nigeria’s competitiveness in regional and global trade,” he said.

The port is also expected to ease congestion at Apapa and Tin Can ports, anchor an export-led industrial cluster across two states, and position Nigeria to capture a larger share of intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Dangote management visited the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base in Igbokoda, where the Base Operations Officer and Acting Commanding Officer, Lt. Commander A.A. Makinwa, pledged the Navy’s cooperation with the Group.

The proposed Olokola Deep Seaport is expected to drive significant direct and indirect job creation, attract foreign direct investment, and stimulate related sectors including logistics, manufacturing, and services.