07CommunityIssue 48, November 2026

Good neighbours to Lekki

Training, schools, fishing cooperatives and local hiring in the communities around the port.

Local hires: 58% of staff
Apprentices: 120 a year
Schools supported: 14

Person in an orange vest on a dock — **Apprentice programme.** Two years, paid, with a trade certificate at the end.

02Programmes

Where we put our effort

Chosen with the community development committees of our host communities.

Training

Port apprenticeships

120 places a year in crane operation, electrical, mechanical and logistics trades.

Schools

Science for 14 schools

Laboratory kits and teacher training for secondary schools in Lekki and Ibeju.

Livelihoods

Fishing cooperatives

Boat engines, cold boxes and a market stall at the gate for three cooperatives.

Hiring

Local first

58% of Aquila staff live within 20 kilometres of the gate. Every vacancy below management level is advertised in host communities a week before anywhere else.

Man in a hard hat at work — **Maintenance workshop.** Most technicians joined as apprentices.

My son trained here as an electrician. Now he trains others.

Mrs Folake, example community member, Lekki

04Get in touch

Community requests

For community leaders, schools and cooperatives.

05Questions

Community questions

Short answers.

How do I apply for an apprenticeship?

Applications open every June. Leave your details and we will message you.

Can schools visit the port?

Yes, on Fridays during term, with a teacher and a booking.

Want to work at the port?

See open roles and the apprenticeship.

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