The logistics industrial park as the second phase of the Lekki Port, a signature project of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative in Nigeria, started construction on Friday.
Constructed by the China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), the Lekki Deep Sea Port is the largest seaport in Nigeria, and one of the biggest in West Africa. The construction of the port commenced in June 2020, and is designed to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually.
This logistics industrial park covers an area of about 40 hectares, which is equivalent to the terminal area of Lekki Port which is already completed. The logistics park is expected to be completed within two years.
"Lekki Port is situated in the Lekki Free Trade Zone. The city's layout features the port at the front, the free trade zone in the central area, and the urban area at the back. Once construction is completed, the logistics industrial park will fulfill the role of industrial distribution," said Yan Yuqing, Consul General of China in Lagos.
The project focuses on the construction of warehousing and logistics facilities such as container yards, bonded warehouses, overseas warehouses, and customs supervision warehouses. The completed logistics park will be able to store and distribute bulk commodities and provide fast and convenient customs clearance services. Additionally, the self-operated fleet owned by the logistics park is expected to meet the diverse transportation needs of various goods.
"The old port of Nigeria is very crowded, and customs clearance is often delayed. This logistics industrial park will help greatly improve the port's throughput," said Li Hui, person in charge of the construction operator of the logistics industrial park.
China helps Nigeria in building logistics industrial park of Lekki Port
A senior Chinese military scholar on Saturday called on the international community to jointly inject positive energy into safeguarding global strategic stability.
Meng Xiangqing, head of the Chinese People's Liberation Army expert delegation and a professor at China's National Defense University said at a session at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore that global strategic stability faces multiple challenges.
Against this backdrop, China has put forward the Global Security Initiative and the Global Governance Initiative, advocating a vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, Meng said in a speech at the session.
The initiatives uphold multilateralism and the rule of law in international affairs, providing important ideas and solutions for addressing global challenges, he said.
Meng also said that all countries should firmly safeguard the post-war international order and strengthen the political foundation for strategic stability. He emphasized the need to remain alert to any resurgence of militarism and to uphold the outcomes of World War II and the post-war international order.
"For a country that has never thoroughly eradicated the specter of militarism, is it qualified to discuss defense cooperation on the international stage? Can it win the trust of the international community, especially the Asian countries it once invaded? I have serious doubts. The lessons of the past are not far behind us. Today, the world once again stands at a new crossroads. We must remain vigilant against any attempt to revive militarism, and earnestly safeguard the achievements of World War Two and the post-war international order," said Meng.
On nuclear issues, Meng reiterated China's long-standing position.
He said that China's stance is consistent and clear. China remains committed to peaceful development, adheres to a nuclear strategy of self-defense, and pursues a policy of no-first use of nuclear weapons.
China supports a comprehensive ban and eventual elimination of nuclear arms, and this policy has never changed, he added.
Since its launch in 2002 by the British think tank the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), the Shangri-La Dialogue, officially known as the Asia Security Summit, has been held annually except in 2020 and 2021 with the support of the Singaporean government.
As Asia's premier defense and security summit, the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 opened Friday in Singapore amid growing geopolitical tensions.
The three-day event, which focuses on major security challenges facing the region, brought together 550 delegates from over 40 countries and regions. It features six plenary sessions, two ministerial roundtables, three special sessions, and a special address.
Chinese scholar calls for positive energy in maintaining global stability
