Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL), the promoter of Lekki Deep Sea Port, has appointed Wang Qiang as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Du Ruogang.
The Lekki Port Board of Directors stated that this leadership transition strengthens the company’s commitment to operational excellence and its pivotal role in advancing Nigeria’s maritime and economic development.
Until his appointment, Wang held strategic leadership roles within China Harbour Engineering Company Limited, CORE Investment Consultancy (Beijing) Co. Limited, CCCG Overseas Real Estate Pte. Limited, subsidiaries of China Communication Construction Company Limited (CCCC).
Starting his career at China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), Sri Lanka, Wang was responsible for carrying out engineering works related to CHEC construction works; his work included the daily management of project sites, including construction management, spare parts planning, purchasing, storage, budget, and cost system operation.
He has worked at the Puttalam Coal Power Plant Project, Sri Lanka, where he oversaw the maintenance budget and cost control system and procedures, the Hambantota Port Development Project (Phase 1) in Sri Lanka, and the Project of New Terminal of Puerto Cabello, Valencia, Venezuela where he was responsible for the establishment, operation, and maintenance budget and cost control system and procedures at both establishments.
He also headed the commercial, financial, and administrative departments of the Maritime Terminal of Moron Petrochemical Complex project in Venezuela. He was the President of CORE (USA) Investment Holding LLC, providing strategic leadership for the “The Grand Project”, a real estate project based in Los Angeles, USA.
Over the last 18 years, he has garnered extensive expertise in investment management, real estate, and quality assurance in various countries, including China, the United States of America, Venezuela, and Sri Lanka.
He brings robust experience spanning various fields, including Engineering, Investments, Quality Assurance, Commercial and Administration, Terminal Operations, Strategic Planning, and Real Estate, to his new role.
Wang holds a bachelor’s degree in Harbour, Channels, and Coastal Engineering and a Master’s degree in Transport Engineering, both from Hohai University. The Board highlighted that his extensive experience across various fields makes him well-equipped to lead the growth and operations of Lekki Port.