Nigeria's seaports risk losing business to regional rivals if they do not adopt green port practices, maritime experts warn. A recent 746 million pound UK-backed deal to upgrade Lagos Port Complex and Tin Can Island Port is a chance to integrate renewable energy, shore power, and cleaner cargo equipment. Without these upgrades, shipping lines may divert to ports in Morocco or South Africa that already offer lower emissions and faster turnaround times. The article highlights that operational efficiency is the cheapest green intervention. Reducing cargo dwell time and vessel waiting periods cuts emissions without new capital. Industry groups are calling for a realistic equipment upgrade roadmap and access to climate funds like the Green Climate Fund. Worker training and safety are also tied to the sustainability agenda, with unions insisting that green ports must not mean job losses or unsafe conditions.
