Nigeria’s coastline is home to several important seaports that connect the country to the rest of the world. From the busy ports of Lagos to the oil and gas hubs of the Niger Delta, these ports play an important role in the movement of goods and trade. Here are some major seaports in Nigeria and where they are located.
1. Lekki Deep Sea Port -Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State
Opened for commercial operations in 2023, Lekki Deep Sea Port is one of Nigeria’s newest and most modern ports. Its deep-water design allows it to accommodate some of the largest container vessels calling at Nigeria.
2. Lagos Port Complex (Apapa Port) – Apapa, Lagos State
Often called Apapa Port, the Lagos Port Complex is Nigeria’s oldest major port. Its development dates back to 1913, and it remains an important gateway for goods entering and leaving the country.
3. Tin Can Island Port -Apapa, Lagos State
Tin Can Island Port was developed in the 1970s and officially commissioned in 1977. Located in Apapa, it handles different types of cargo and remains an important part of Lagos’ maritime trade.
4. Onne Port – Onne, Rivers State
Located in Onne, Rivers State, Onne Port is particularly important to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. It has facilities for container, general and oil-rig-related cargo.
5. Calabar Port – Calabar, Cross River State
Calabar Port is located in Calabar and serves as an important maritime gateway to Nigeria’s southeastern region. It handles container, general and liquid bulk cargo.
6. Rivers Port – Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Rivers Port is located in Port Harcourt and is one of Nigeria’s historic ports. Its development was closely connected to the export of coal from the Enugu coalfields in the early 20th century.
7. Warri Port – Warri, Delta State
Warri Port, part of the Delta Ports complex, serves the maritime and commercial activities around Warri. The complex also includes the Koko Terminal.
8. Koko Port – Koko, Delta State
Koko Port is located in Koko, Delta State, and operates as part of the Delta Ports complex. It is one of the smaller but historically significant port facilities in the Niger Delta region.
9. Bonny – Bonny Island, Rivers State
Bonny Island is home to major maritime and energy-related facilities. It is also an important location for Nigeria’s oil and gas activities and has long been connected to the country’s maritime industry.
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