The federal government has disclosed that discussions are currently underway with APM Terminals and other private investors to commit nearly $60 million to electrify the ports and transform them into green facilities.
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, stated this at the Decarbonising Infrastructure in Nigeria Summit (DIN Summit) held in the State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The summit convened decision-makers, private sector players, and development partners to accelerate efforts toward low-carbon infrastructure and green investment in Nigeria.
Shettima assured that Nigeria was on course to phase out diesel dependency and reduce carbon emissions through an integrated hybrid energy system, stressing that the country’s climate ambitions must align with its development realities to remain competitive globally.
The VP said Onne port, for instance, is already emerging as the template for Nigeria’s quest to breathe life into a robust green economy.
Presenting a white paper on container transport electrification to Vice President titled, ‘A pragmatic roadmap to unlock transformational benefits well beyond decarbonisation’, the Chief Executive Officer, APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke, underscored Nigeria’s opportunity to leapfrog fossil-powered logistics by electrifying its containerised trade, potentially unlocking $830 million in investments by 2030, creating skilled jobs, reducing 390 ktCO₂e emissions and improving power reliability and public health.
He said that with over 40 ports worldwide already embracing electrification and proven success in emerging markets like Kenya and India, Nigeria is well-positioned to follow suit.
Klinke noted that achieving this, however, would require strong public-private collaboration and urgent action on power supply and equipment electrification.
He said APM Terminals already operates two container terminals in Nigeria, which is Apapa in Lagos and WACT in Onne as well as a container depot in Kano.
“Containerised trade is a vital backbone of economic development in Nigeria, and we view the country as a key growth market. We believe that electrification plays an integral part in bringing operations to the globally most advanced level.
“This white paper outlines a clear roadmap for how public-private partnerships can unlock electrified and decarbonised operations. From our global experience as a terminal operator, we know that beyond lowering emissions, electrification improves the working environment, reduces air and noise pollution, and delivers tangible benefits to neighbouring communities,” Klinke stated.
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