Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has submitted paperwork to begin construction of a deep-seaport in the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ogun State, advancing plans to develop what is expected to be Nigeria’s largest and deepest port.
Dangote disclosed that the paperwork was submitted in late June 2025 during an interview in Lagos, according to a report by Bloomberg published on Monday, July 14.
The move represents a significant step forward in a project he first announced in March 2025, aimed at boosting exports and strengthening logistics for his expanding industrial empire.
