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By Daniel Michael
Ogun State has officially handed over 130 hectares of land to the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy (FMM&BE) for the development of an inland dry port in Ijebu-Ode.
At the formal ceremony, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Olufemi Oloruntola, signed the Transfer of Rights, Control, and Possession documents on behalf of the Federal Government. He assured stakeholders of government’s commitment to completing the port within a short period.
In a statement on Sunday, Director of Information and Public Relations at FMM&BE, Anastasia Ogbonna said the project aligns with the Federal Government’s goal of improving maritime infrastructure and fostering trade competitiveness across the country.
Representing Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Ogun State Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Gbenga Dairo, confirmed that the land was provided to the Federal Government through the Ministry to “facilitate and enable the construction of an inland port terminal within the Ijebu-Ode economic cluster area.”
According to him, the project would “improve intermodal transportation in the State and the Western Ports by extension,” adding that Ogun State’s contribution underscores its commitment to national trade and industrial development.
When completed, the facility will be officially named the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port, and it is expected to serve as a logistics hub for cargo movement, reduce road congestion, and support businesses within the southwestern economic corridor.
The handover ceremony was attended by the Director of Maritime Services, Dr. Mercy Ilori, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Pius Akutah, and representatives from the National Inland Waterways Authority.
The new inland dry port, once operational, will complement existing seaports in Lagos and strengthen Nigeria’s maritime and blue economy drive.
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