By Nnasom David
IJEBU-ODE — The Federal Authorities has formally taken possession of 130 hectares of land from the Ogun State Authorities for the development of the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port, a significant milestone towards advancing Nigeria’s Blue Economic system and decongesting seaports within the western hall.
The land switch, formalized throughout a signing ceremony in Ijebu-Ode, marks a major step within the Federal Authorities’s efforts to increase commerce infrastructure, enhance logistics effectivity, and strengthen intermodal transportation networks throughout the nation.
Talking on the occasion, Olufemi Oloruntola, Everlasting Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economic system (FMM&BE), who signed the Switch of Rights, Management, and Possession on behalf of the Federal Authorities, reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to the well timed supply of the venture.
“This venture is a strategic funding that won’t solely increase commerce and logistics effectivity but additionally help job creation and financial development inside Ogun State and past,” Oloruntola stated.
Representing Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Gbenga Dairo, stated the State’s allocation of 130 hectares underscores its dedication to nationwide improvement and infrastructure partnership.
“The port will considerably enhance intermodal connectivity between highway, rail, and water transport techniques whereas easing stress on Nigeria’s present western seaports. When accomplished, it should strengthen the Ijebu-Ode financial cluster and improve commerce competitiveness within the area,” Dairo famous.
The proposed Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port is envisioned as a key logistics hub, providing environment friendly cargo dealing with and customs clearance companies for importers and exporters inside southwestern Nigeria.
The occasion was attended by senior officers from the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economic system, together with Dr. Mercy Ilori, Director of Maritime Providers; Pius Akutah, Govt Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council; and representatives of the Nationwide Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).
In line with the Ministry, the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port kinds a part of the Federal Authorities’s broader technique to advertise regional commerce, increase maritime infrastructure, and place Nigeria as a number one participant within the world Blue Economic system.
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