CurrentReport Blog On Friday, Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, officially launched the Ogun Gateway Inland Dry Port in Kajola, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. The minister highlighted that the port would lay the foundation for a key logistics hub in the region, while also creating over 5,000 direct jobs and 15,000 indirect jobs.
Oyetola, during the groundbreaking event, stated that the inland dry port would be constructed to international standards and equipped with state-of-the-art digital systems for cargo tracking, clearance, and movement. These systems, he said, will enhance the efficiency and transparency of Nigeria’s logistics network, positioning the country for global competitiveness.
“This project is not merely about building infrastructure but about laying the foundation for a key logistics hub that will facilitate the movement of goods across Nigeria, creating over 5,000 direct jobs, 15,000 indirect jobs, and stimulating local businesses. Moreover, it will attract investments that will spur regional development, benefiting Ogun State and beyond,” said Oyetola.
He further emphasized that the project aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to foster innovation, economic growth, and infrastructure development across Nigeria.
The Ogun Gateway Inland Dry Port is expected to make Ogun State a more attractive destination for businesses and investors, while also alleviating the congestion at Apapa and Tin Can ports, thus enhancing Nigeria’s trade competitiveness.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun also spoke at the event, stressing the transformative impact the port would have on the state. “This port will reduce the vehicular trailer traffic on our roads, thus reducing the wear and tear and early maintenance on roads leading in and out of Lagos,” Abiodun said. He added that the port would further solidify Ogun’s position as Nigeria’s foremost logistics and industrial hub.
Ogun’s Commissioner for Transportation, Gbenga Dairo, echoed similar sentiments, describing the dry port’s launch as another testament to the state’s commitment to economic growth and infrastructural development.
