British Steel is delighted to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hitech Construction Africa Ltd. during the UK Export Finance Supplier Fair. The MoU was signed by Emile Antone, Head of Procurement at Hitech Construction Africa Ltd., and Craig Harvey, Commercial Director at British Steel.
As part of this partnership, British Steel will supply essential structural materials to ITB-Hitech Nigeria for the modernisation and rehabilitation of the Tin Can Island and Lagos Apapa Port Complexes, a flagship initiative designed to modernise Nigeria’s port infrastructure, boost operational efficiency, and expand the country’s trade capacity.
Craig Harvey said: “At British Steel, we have vast experience of supplying a wide range of products to international customers. We are delighted to play such a significant role in this rehabilitation project and the signing of the MoU demonstrates our commitment to building stronger futures in the region.”
Ronald Chagoury Jr., Vice-Chairman of Hitech Construction Africa Limited, said: “This is a nationally significant project, and its successful delivery is essential to strengthening Nigeria’s port capacity and long-term economic growth. By partnering with British Steel, we are ensuring that the modernisation of the Tin Can Island and Lagos Apapa Port Complexes is built with high-quality, durable materials that will stand the test of time. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to delivering reliable, world-class infrastructure for the country.”
Hitech and ITB Nigeria have long been at the forefront of Nigeria’s most transformative and legacy infrastructure projects, advancing engineering excellence and strengthening the country’s industrial base. Their collaboration with UK partners reflects a shared vision for sustainable development and high-quality delivery across major national projects.
This milestone underscores the continued strengthening of UK-Nigeria trade relations and the role of private sector partnerships in delivering transformative infrastructure.