President Tinubu Inaugurates Lekki Deep Sea Port Access Road, Flags Off Major Infrastructure Projects

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially commissioned the reinforced concrete access road to the Lekki Deep Sea Port, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s infrastructural development and trade facilitation.

The project, executed under a tax credit scheme, is expected to enhance logistics and ease of transportation in and around the Lekki Free Trade Zone.

The commissioning took place on Thursday during the President’s working visit to Lagos, where he arrived earlier in the day via private helicopter, accompanied by top government officials and members of his economic and infrastructure team.

The Lekki Deep Sea Port is one of Nigeria’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, designed to decongest existing ports and position the country as a major logistics hub in West Africa.

The newly inaugurated access road—a dual carriageway built with durable reinforced concrete—is critical for efficient movement of goods to and from the port.

Speaking at the inauguration, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of the project, noting that such infrastructure investments are essential for economic competitiveness, job creation, and industrial growth.

“We are investing in infrastructure not just to build roads and bridges, but to connect our people, improve trade, and stimulate inclusive development,” Tinubu said.

In addition to the Lekki port road, President Tinubu also flagged off Section II of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the 7th Axial Road, both of which are part of the administration’s broader strategy to modernize the country’s transportation network and boost regional connectivity.

The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is envisioned as a transformative project that will link several states along Nigeria’s southern coastline, opening up new economic corridors and enhancing tourism, trade, and mobility.

The President’s Lagos visit also coincided with Nigeria’s hosting of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Dignitaries from across the region gathered in Lagos for the week-long event, which included high-level meetings and a renewed commitment to regional integration and infrastructure cooperation.

The tax credit model used for the Lekki access road underscores the federal government’s embrace of public-private partnerships (PPP) to accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure. The road was financed through this model, allowing private sector investors to fund the construction in exchange for future tax offsets.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, praised the project’s timely completion and reaffirmed the administration’s determination to deliver durable infrastructure with long-term economic value.

“With the successful completion of this concrete road, we are setting new standards for quality and sustainability in Nigerian road construction,” Umahi said.

The inauguration of the Lekki Deep Sea Port access road and the launch of other major projects reflect the Tinubu administration’s focus on infrastructure-driven development as a key pillar of its Renewed Hope Agenda.

These efforts are expected to boost investor confidence, reduce supply chain bottlenecks, and promote economic resilience.

As Nigeria continues to grapple with infrastructural deficits, the government’s proactive steps in roads, ports, and regional integration could significantly shape the country’s economic future.