Ogun govt secures approval for Ijebu-Ode inland dry port

…..weeks after Gateway International Airport gained NCAA certification

Weeks after securing the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) certification, the Ogun State Government has again gotten approval from the federal government for the establishment of the Ijebu-Ode inland dry port along the Epe/Mojoda Expressway.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant (Media), Tayo Mabeweje, that the milestone was part of the quest of the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration to deliver several national projects as enduring legacies of his administration has been widely celebrated in the state and beyond.

The Ijebu-Ode inland dry port, according to the statement, would be sited on 130 hectares of land graciously allocated by the Ogun State Government.

This followed a request by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, to Governor Abiodun.

The allocation, granted on an ex gratia basis, reflected the Governor’s unwavering commitment to supporting national infrastructure and creating enabling environments for trade and investment.

When completed, the Ijebu-Ode inland dry port will decongest the Lagos Port System; serve as a cargo consolidation and distribution hub for the South-West region;

It would also enhance Ogun State’s competitiveness in trade and logistics; Increase national Gross Domestic Product (GDP); strengthen the Ogun State Industrial Hub initiative; create jobs and unlock new economic opportunities and aesthetic and infrastructural value to Ijebu-Ode and its environs.

Speaking on the approval, Governor Abiodun affirmed that Ogun State is strategically balancing industrial growth.

He said, “The Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port and the Gateway International Airport are critical enablers of industrialisation and regional competitiveness. Together, they will transform Ogun State into a logistics and economic powerhouse, creating prosperity for our people and opportunities for Nigeria at large.

“With the Kajola Inland Dry Port already secured for the Ogun Central Industrial Cluster and now the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port for the Eastern corridor, Ogun State is strategically balancing industrial growth across its three Senatorial Districts, ensuring equity and sustainable development.

“These achievements stand as shining testaments to Governor Abiodun’s visionary leadership and his administration’s unrelenting drive to deliver modern infrastructure, attract investment, and unlock prosperity for all.”

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