Construction of the Gateway Deep Sea Port and Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone is expected to commence in November 2026, according to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun.
The proposed development is located at Ogun Waterside and forms part of Ogun State's wider plans to establish a deep-sea maritime and industrial hub. The development is linked to agreements involving the Ogun State Government and DP World, with the wider investment estimated at more than $7 billion.
Key Project Details
Location: Ogun Waterside, Ogun State
Developer/Partner: Ogun State Government and DP World
Reported investment: More than $7 billion
Planned berth: Approximately 4 kilometres
Planned draft: Approximately 18 metres
Construction target: November 2026
Completion indication: Approximately 2½ years from commencement, according to Governor Abiodun
Governor Abiodun said the project is expected to move into construction in November and reach substantial completion within approximately two and a half years.
The port is also being positioned alongside the Federal Government's Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway. Ogun State has identified a proposed 28-kilometre section of the coastal highway as part of the infrastructure connection supporting the state's coastal development plans.
Why Contractors and Developers Should Pay Attention
The November construction target puts greater focus on the procurement and mobilisation phase of the Gateway Port project. Marine works, access infrastructure, utilities, logistics facilities and associated industrial development could generate requirements across multiple construction and engineering disciplines as the project progresses.
The next significant signals for the market will be the release of specific construction packages, contractor appointments, procurement timelines and enabling-infrastructure contracts. These will provide a clearer indication of where opportunities are emerging within the wider development.
Nomarc Market Signal
The key development is no longer simply the announcement of the Ogun Deep Sea Port, but whether the November construction target translates into measurable mobilisation and procurement activity.
For contractors, suppliers and developers, the critical indicators to monitor are contract awards, site mobilisation, access infrastructure, utility provision and the sequencing of the port and surrounding Special Economic Zone.
Sources
State House: Ogun State Government and DP World investment agreement. Channels Television: Report published 29 September 2026, quoting Governor Dapo Abiodun on the November construction target.
