THE Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other key stakeholders witnessed the arrival of the CMA CGM SCANDOLA on Monday, January 29.
According to media reports, the LNG-powered container vessel, boasting 14,812 TEUs, is the first LNG-powered vessel to navigate to West Africa. It berthed at the Lagos Lekki Deep Sea Port.
This development was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on New Media, Jubril Gawat on his official X page.
His statement read partly: “The CMA CGM SCANDOLA has an overall length (LOA) of 366 meters and a width of 51 meters and it is the first LNG-powered container vessel to sail to West Africa arriving first in Tema before coming to Lekki Port.
“The Lekki Deep Sea Port is the only port in Nigeria with the facilities to receive such large container vessels.
“Governor Sanwo-Olu commended the management of Lekki Port, Lekki Freeport Terminal, and CMA CGM for this major feat in the Nigerian maritime industry and other achievements since the commissioning of this port.
“Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL) is a joint venture enterprise owned by Lekki Port Investment Holdings Inc (China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. and Tolaram); 75%, The Lagos State Government; 20% and the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA); 5%.”
It is worth noting that the Lagos Lekki Deep Sea Port is regarded as Nigeria’s most advanced and deepest seaport.
