By Moses Ebosele,
ebosele@hotmail.com
Nigerdock has celebrated its 40th anniversary, highlighting four decades of contributions to Nigeria’s maritime and industrial development.
Speaking on the milestone, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Maher Jarmakani, described the journey as one defined by resilience, continuous reinvestment and a strong commitment to excellence.
“Our journey has been one of resilience, constant reinvestment, and an unwavering commitment to excellence,” he said. “From our early days in ship repair and fabrication to becoming a regional hub for port operations, logistics support and free zone services, we have consistently adapted, expanded our operations and delivered landmark projects.”
Jarmakani noted that the company has trained thousands of workers in specialised skills, demonstrating that local talent, supported by world-class systems, can deliver global standards. He added that the anniversary provides an opportunity to acknowledge longstanding partnerships with clients, employees and stakeholders, while reaffirming Nigerdock’s focus on supporting Nigeria’s economic growth.
Established in 1986, Nigerdock has played a key role in advancing industrialisation across various sectors, delivering critical infrastructure in port development, terminal operations, ship repair, real estate and free zone services.
Following its acquisition by the Jagal Group in 2003, the company embarked on a major expansion drive that strengthened its operational capacity and regional relevance.
The 40th anniversary also coincides with the commencement of operations at Snake Island Port, a landmark development undertaken in partnership with the Federal Government, further positioning Nigerdock as a key player in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
