The management of Lekki Deep Seaport has collaborated with the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria to strengthen human capital development efforts through a training programme in China with the aim of enhancing technical capacity, operational efficiency and global best practices in port management.

The training provided participants with firsthand exposure to China’s advanced port infrastructure, technological systems and industrial development.

Participants also gained insights into efficient logistics operations, innovation-driven processes and the integration of modern technologies in port management.

Speaking at the Knowledge Sharing Session held at the port recently, the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, Yan Yuqing, explained that the initiative reflected China’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation through knowledge exchange and capacity building, with Nigeria playing a key role as a strategic partner.

Yuqing added that the programme is designed not only to expose participants to China’s development and culture, but also to create a platform for mutual learning and stronger institutional ties.

According to her, China and Africa share a strong and growing relationship, with talent development a key part of that partnership.

Through programmes like this, we aim to provide participants with opportunities to understand China’s development, culture, and innovation, while also strengthening cooperation between our countries. These participants are not just learners; they are ambassadors of China-Nigeria friendship, and we hope they will apply what they have learned to drive development in their respective organisations,” she added.

On his part, the Managing Director of Lekki Port, Wang Qiang, expressed his appreciation to the Chinese Consulate for the continued support and for providing valuable training opportunities that have significantly enhanced the capacity and exposure of the port’s workforce.

Qiang noted that the training programme reflects Lekki Port’s commitment to public-private partnerships, cross-cultural exchange and continuous workforce development to meet evolving industry demands while deepening global partner relationships.

“At Lekki Port, collaboration is at the core of our business model, and cultural exchange is a key part of that commitment. We will continue to promote initiatives like this to strengthen our operations and global outlook. We will continuously send our people for such training in the future,” he said.

He underscored the port’s commitment to innovation and excellence, noting that it consistently capitalises on global synergies and human capital investment to foster sustained maritime advancement.

A participant of the China Training Programme, Matthew Oloyede, said that the training provided invaluable exposure to advanced port operations, cutting-edge technologies and structured systems that drive efficiency in global maritime hubs.

He noted that the knowledge gained will be applied to improve processes, strengthen teamwork and support Lekki Port’s ambition to remain a leading maritime hub in Africa.