Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially inaugurated $115 million worth of operational terminal equipment at the Onne Seaport in Rivers State. The upgrade, led by the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT), a prominent terminal at the port and a subsidiary of APM Terminals, was unveiled on Wednesday.
Representing the Vice President at the ceremony was Musaddiq Mustapha, his Personal Assistant on Subnational Infrastructure. During the event, Shettima reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to infrastructure development as a key driver of economic growth.
The new facility includes cutting-edge terminal machinery, advanced technology, an administrative building, a maintenance workshop, and an upgraded CCTV surveillance system. These enhancements are expected to significantly improve the terminal’s operational efficiency.
Managing Director of APM Terminals Frederik Klinke, commended the federal government for fostering a business-friendly environment in Nigeria. He highlighted the company’s strong safety record over nearly three decades of operations and its various manpower development programs, which have positively impacted local communities as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives.
