General manager, Power & Gas, Lagos Free Zone, Prem Krishna, disclosed this while featuring as a panellist at the 3rd Edition of the Nigerian Ports and Trade Investment Forum, held in Lagos.
The event with the theme “Revolutionising Nigeria’s Ports – Embracing Shifting Landscapes in Technology to Create World-Class Hubs for Trade”, organised by Welcome 2 Africa International, was attended by industry experts and stakeholders in the Maritime Sector to explore new avenues for investment and innovative solutions to persistent challenges.
Krishna remarked that critical infrastructure such as Fire Station, compressed gas power plant, Truck Park, Medical Facility, Broadband Networks, Warehouses, Standard Factories, Central Processing Center, Helipad, Residential Tower and Security Command Center are already in place in the Zone. He noted that the company is presently working on other infrastructure such as Piped Natural Gas, Commercial Tower, and Industrial Training Center.
He stated that the core strength of the Lagos Free Zone is its seamless integration with Lekki Port, which guarantees companies in the Zone the rapid delivery of cargo and raw materials, typically within 48-72 hours of landing at the port. This port and zone combination is paving the way for a business-friendly environment.