FG Approves Establishment Of Deep Seaport In Ondo State
The federal government has approved the establishment of a deep sea port in Ondo state.
Approval to for the operating licence for the Port was given by the Federal Executive Council, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the FEC meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja.
The memo for the approval was presented by the Federal Ministry of Transportation through the Minister of Transportation, Eng Muazu Jaji Sambo, following years of efforts by the Ondo State Government to establish a deep sea port, first at Olokola which failed to materialise since 2004.
The efforts were renewed by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN upon his assumption in 2017.
Meanwhile, according to the Blueprint Newspaper, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state, has described as cheering, the federal government’s approval of the Ondo Deep Sea Port.
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari gave the approval for the operating licence for the Port at the FEC meeting held on Wednesday.
Akeredolu in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary , Mr Richard Olatunde said that actualising the port project was very important to the state government.
The governor, who thanked President Buhari and other FEC members, said the approval was an impressive parting gift from the Buhari administration.
“The Port Ondo is one of the most important projects of this administration. We are determined and committed to actualising this project that will set our state on the path of economic prosperity.
“Our dream for this port of Ondo is to serve as a conduit for our goods, agricultural produce, and very soon, our bitumen.
“It is the goal of this administration to ensure that the potential of Ondo State is maximised and that all necessary infrastructure required to make this a reality is put in place to achieve this,” he said.
Akeredolu, who also appreciated Minister of Transportation, Hon. Mu’azu Jaji Sambo for hia intervention and commitment, said that the people of the state were grateful for his valuable services as history would be kind to him.
“We equally noted with candour, the role of the Minister of State for Transportation, our own, Prince Ademola Adegoroye.
” Your impactful struggles and efforts have started yielding enduring fruit of development. Indeed, you have proven to be a true representative of your people. Your doggedness is admirable,” he added.
