 Once Lagos State is granted ratification by the federal government, the construction of the Badagri Deep Sea Port will commence in June. Governor Song Waluh hinted about this during a stakeholders meeting and community engagement on Badagri Deep Sea Port project in Topo Badagri. Plus, TV news correspondent Love Ikukwaedoku has details in this report. It is the community engagement of the people of Badagri with Governor Baba Jidesong Waluh. The reasons are not far-fetched. It is to deliberate on the delayed take-off of the Badagri Sea Port. The idea of the Badagri Sea Port was bettered 10 years ago by the former Governor of Lagos State, now the Minister of Works and Infrastructure Raji Fashola. After a decade of delay, the project is about to see the light of day. Governor Baba Jidesong Waluh strongly believes that the project, when fully operational, will not only boost the fortunes of the people of Badagri, but also transform the entire economy of Lagos State and that of the entire West African sub-region. The Badagri Deep Sea Port project is not just one project. This is a multi-level opportunity for progress for all of the people in this part of our great state and the volume of the trade and content of investment opportunity that it will spring up in this area when this project commences and when it is completed and when it becomes operational. Very importantly, employment and capacity building for the teaming youth and the women in this great community will remain a priority for this project. He assures the people of his administration's determination to push development to the Badagri Azics of Lagos State. Residents who lost their homes and lands to the construction will not be overlooked. We know for certain that the project of this nature and magnitude will require a lot of sacrifice on the part of the people and the affected community. I wish to assure you that we are ready and willing to adequately compensate you for your economic losses and to replace all of your lost assets. Ensuring a smooth and cordial relationship between investors, Badagri Deep Sea Port Ltd and members of the host communities is the next focus for the government. I appreciate the leadership of the host communities for their cooperation with the promoters of the Deep Sea Port project and for my place to reign in the various communities. Undoubtedly, the ultimate winners of this gigantic project as the host community is themselves. The Deep Sea Port is to be located in Gberefu area of Badagri, Lagos State. It covers an area of approximately 1,103 hectares out of which 623 is dedicated to port activities. From Badagri, Lagos, love you to be with you. Class TV news.