West Africa Container Terminal-APM Terminals Nigeria, has won the Special Economic Zones Industry Pacesetter Award organised by the Nigerian Economic Zone Association.

In a statement on Wednesday, the terminal operators stated that the award was presented to WACT-APMT by the Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, at the 3rd Special Economic Zones Annual Meeting held recently in Lagos.

According to the statement, the award was received on behalf of WACT-APM Terminals by the duo of the Chief Finance Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Courage Obadagbonyi, and the Head of Government and Public Relations, WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria Innocent Ogbuji.

“The recognition underscores WACT-APM Terminals’ pivotal role in enhancing port logistics, trade facilitation, and supply chain efficiency within Nigeria’s special economic zones and beyond. The company reaffirmed its commitment to driving trade growth at the port and ensuring that the benefits of economic zones are effectively leveraged for national economic progress,” the statement read in part.

The Chief Finance Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Courage  Obadagbonyi, reiterated the company’s dedication to investing in Nigeria’s economy and supporting government efforts to diversify the nation’s revenue base through the promotion of non-oil exports.

“Our commitment to Nigeria remains steadfast. We will continue investing in infrastructure, technology, and capacity-building to strengthen the country’s trade ecosystem. By supporting non-oil exports, we aim to contribute significantly to economic diversification and increased foreign exchange earnings for the nation,” he stated.

He said that the event, which was themed ‘Fostering strategic synergies for enhanced special economic zone operations and sustainable economic growth,’ brought together industry leaders and experts to explore strategies for optimising special economic zones and fostering sustainable economic development.

As Nigeria’s first greenfield container terminal developed under a public-private partnership model, WACT-APM Terminals operates within the Oil and Gas Free Zone at Onne Port, Rivers State.