FIC Report (Ondo State) – The Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared that the deep seaport proposed for the state will be delivered before the end of his administration.
The seaport project, planned for Ilaje Local Government, was approved by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari and recently had its licence revalidated by the Federal Government.
Governor Aiyedatiwa described the project as a game-changer for the state’s economic future. He made this remark while addressing journalists on the activities lined up for the state’s 50th anniversary, noting that approval for the project had already been secured and that it was firmly on course for execution during his tenure.
The purpose of this report is to describe the level of commitment to ensure that the seaport project becomes a reality before the end of his tenure. According to him, Ondo’s coastal advantage, waterways, and natural resources position it for the kind of economic expansion experienced by Lagos State, stressing that the seaport would unlock massive industrial and commercial opportunities.
He said, “The deep seaport, by the grace of God, will be built during our time. We already have the approval, and I believe strongly that this project will be delivered before I leave office. Ondo State has similar terrain to Lagos — coastline, waterways and the sea. Once the seaport is built, it will support industrialization, agriculture, bitumen exploration and movement of people into our state.”
The governor expressed confidence that the project would stimulate job creation, infrastructure development, hospitality growth, and population inflow, laying the foundation for long-term prosperity.
Governor Aiyedatiwa is therefore committed to achieving the actualization and functional operations of the Ondo seaport before leaving office.
Signed
Lawrence Blessing Ojoyi
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