…weeks after Gateway International Airport gained NCAA certification
Ogun State has recorded yet another landmark achievement under the vl leadership Prince Dapo Abiodun, with the Federal Government’s approval for the establishment of the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port along the Epe/Mojoda Expressway, Ijebu-Ode. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Tayo Mabeweje Tayo,
Senior Special Assistant (Media), Office of the Governor, Ogun State.
The statement added that this Fresh milestone in the quest of the Governor to deliver several national projects as enduring legacies of his administration has been widely celebrated in the state and beyond.
The project, to be sited on 130 hectares of land graciously allocated by the Ogun State Government, follows a request by the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, to Governor Abiodun. The allocation, granted on an ex-gratis basis, reflects 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;
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;
Add aesthetic and infrastructural value to Ijebu-Ode and its environs.
This milestone comes on the heels of another major infrastructural success — the Gateway International Airport recently received its official certification from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), positioning Ogun State firmly on Nigeria’s aviation map and boosting its appeal as a destination for global trade, investment, and tourism.
Speaking on the approval, Governor Abiodun affirmed:
“The Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port and the Gateway International Airport are critical enablers of industrialization 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.
