Construction work to begin on Ogun Deep Sea Port in November – Abiodun

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, revealed that construction of the massive Gateway Deep Sea Port and Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone will commence in November, valued at over $7 billion. Abiodun made this announcement during a meeting with APC stakeholders in Ijebu East and Ijebu North Local Government Areas, following his signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DP World MEA FZE in Paris, France.

The Governor outlined that the groundbreaking ceremony will take place in November, followed by immediate construction, anticipating the port's near completion within two and a half years. He emphasized this project's potential to unlock Ogun State's maritime and economic capabilities, transforming Ogun into Africa's marine capital and West Africa's hub.

Abiodun expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support, highlighting complementary infrastructure projects like road rehabilitation to bolster connectivity to Ogun East. The state's mineral and energy resources, including its Bitumen Belt in Ijebu East and crude oil deposits, were also discussed. Abiodun commended APC members for their commitment during the recent primaries, urging unity and support for the party's candidates, particularly in Ogun East, to attract further development to the district.