FG targets balanced port development across Nigeria — Oyetola

By Steve Agbota
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to modernising ports outside Lagos as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s maritime infrastructure, improve trade efficiency and stimulate economic activities across the federation.
Oyetola gave the assurance on Friday at the 2026 World Maritime Day celebration held in Lagos, reaffirming the government’s resolve to develop a more balanced network of maritime gateways across the country.
He said the ongoing drive to modernise Nigeria’s ports remained a critical component of the Federal Government’s blue economy agenda, with particular atte...