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In a groundbreaking move aimed at decongesting the Western Port System and stimulating economic growth, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of Inland Dry Ports (IDPs) in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, and Moniya, Oyo State.

The decision is part of broader efforts to enhance Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure, address congestion at Lagos ports, and create much-needed jobs for the nation’s youth.

The approval, confirmed by Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola during the 2025 Budget Defence to the t Committee of the Senate on Marine Transport and House of Representatives Committees on Ports and Harbour, marks a significant step forward in the federal government’s plan to transform the maritime sector.

Oyetola emphasized that the development of Inland Dry Ports will not only ease pressure on the country’s seaports but also create jobs for youths in Ogun, Oyo, and other states within Nigeria’s western region.

These ports are expected to serve as key hubs for transportation, storage, and distribution, significantly impacting the region’s economy.

“These IDPs are crucial for fast-tracking the decongestion of our Western Port System,” Oyetola explained.

While discussing the approval, Oyetola highlighted ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s maritime sector, such as inadequate infrastructure, silted river courses, and limited fish production.

He noted that the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is focused on addressing these challenges with several key projects and programs aimed at improving operations and enhancing revenue generation.

“The Ministry is committed to improving maritime safety and security, increasing fish production, and deploying information technology to boost operations,” Oyetola said.

Oyetola further revealed that the Ministry had finalized several essential documents that lay the foundation for a sustainable and robust maritime policy.

“These documents are critical to building a strong framework for the future of Nigeria’s maritime sector.

“They will guide infrastructure development and the blue economy’s growth in the coming years,” he stated.

Looking ahead, Oyetola reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to sustaining the successes recorded in previous years.

The focus will be on improving port infrastructure, increasing fish production, and enhancing safety and security in the maritime industry.

“As we prepare for the 2025 Budget, we aim to build on last year’s achievements, with a specific focus on developing the ports infrastructure and creating opportunities for Nigerians in the maritime sector,” he said.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/01/tinubu-approves-inland-dry-ports-for-ogun-oyo/

E be like Tinubu will overtake the title of Mr Project from Wike.. Projects everywhere.


-Kiss the truth!

TimeManager:
E be like Tinubu will overtake the title of Mr Project from Wike.. Projects everywhere.


-Kiss the truth!

You mean President tinubu of Lagos and yorubaland!

TimeManager:
E be like Tinubu will overtake the title of Mr Project from Wike.. Projects everywhere.


-Kiss the truth!

More like Akintola and Awolowo,he is the new premier of western Nigerian.

AustineE1:

More like Akintola and Awolowo,he is the new premeir of western Nigerian.

Abufo:



You mean President tinubu of Lagos and yorubaland!

How do you guys start your day with negative energy and end your day with negative energy?.. How are you surviving it?. How could you be deliberately blind and selective to various projects Tinubu Is spreading across the country. I'm sure of you took your time to peruse the frontpage in today's different headlines, you would find news of projects attracted to different parts of the country. But you chose to be mischievous.


-Kiss the truth!

Congratulations Ogun state

Tinubu dey give back to back to obidense

Tinubu Omo re bi iyan

My landlord must not see this.

I hope he makes preparations for railways to those areas?
If not, these are just avenues for more bouts of trucks on our already clustered roads.

Direct rail tracks from Apapa, Lekki free trade zone to these ports would make these projects fantastic.

Nice one.

Build anything build able.

COMRADES, president of the Yoruba race or president of Nigeria?

Abufo:



You mean President tinubu of Lagos and yorubaland!

igbo will never be president

waooh that means I need to send 10 containers of helmet there.everyone still living in ogun state needs a helmet for daily movement

Good

That's lovely

At least if sea no dey.... Dry inland Port dey

How do dey plan to protect people heads in Ogun axis.

Jonathan and Buhari favoured the north more than other geopolitical zones......

So Tinubu trying to favour the west more ain't bad......Last last , when e reach the turn for the east, make same line of action be implemented......Yeah people will complain but it is what it is.....!!

I dont understand

The Inland dey Port has been approved by Buhari in his first term in Moniya Ibadan and it is still under construction. Is it another one or the same one approved under Buhari?

I dont understand

TimeManager:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/01/tinubu-approves-inland-dry-ports-for-ogun-oyo/

God one, let Mr president revamp Warri sea port.

Abufo:



You mean President tinubu of Lagos and yorubaland!

Even after approving development commission for your region and a campus of Nigeria College of Aviation Technology? You are indeed an ethnic bigot

3ice9ce:


Conqueror of 5% pigs and their ancestors plus unborn generations.

Hatred will soon kpai somebody.
We are greater than you and your generations. Even if u like , loot the whole country, we will still be greater than you and your entire generation.
We will soon buy all your land and u will become tenant in ur father land

TimeManager:

How do you guys start your day with negative energy and end your day with negative energy?.. How are you surviving it?. How could you be deliberately blind and selective to various projects Tinubu Is spreading across the country. I'm sure of you took your time to peruse the frontpage in today's different headlines, you would find news of projects attracted to different parts of the country. But you chose to be mischievous.


-Kiss the truth!

You can't change bitter people mindset.

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TimeManager:

How do you guys start your day with negative energy and end your day with negative energy?.. How are you surviving it?. How could you be deliberately blind and selective to various projects Tinubu Is spreading across the country. I'm sure of you took your time to peruse the frontpage in today's different headlines, you would find news of projects attracted to different parts of the country. But you chose to be mischievous.


-Kiss the truth!

show us the projects in other zones ,they closed warri wharf make ph wharf unattractive for importers my only anger is what ever tinubu is moving to south west when another northerner takes over he will start dismantling it the circle continues ,nepotism is worse than racism

They are crying 😭 and wailing reading this news as it's onwards and upwards for the south west of Nigeria as the south easteners continue to receive backward and stunted development 😂🤣😆.

Una go chop propaganda tire

They will approve, commission, recommission, install, reinstall, groundbreaking, foundation laying and other such grammar to give their zombies something to suck on

Ibadan dry port since the time of Late Ajimobi or which one again

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/5202806/fg-hands-over-ibadan-inland

Jonathan was a failure