LAGOS – The Minister of Marine and Blue Economic system, Adegboyega Oyetola, not too long ago made a big transfer aimed toward revolutionising Nigeria’s logistics infrastructure.
This, he did, by means of the performing of the ground-breaking ceremony of the Gateway Inland Dry Port (IDP), in Ewekoro Native Authorities of Ogun State.
The occasion occurred on Friday, October 11, 2024, and signaled a pivotal second in Nigeria’s journey to boosting its provide chain and lowering congestion at its coastal ports.
This was even because the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, reeled out among the steps his administration had up to now taken to revolutionise the transportation sector within the state.
He thanked the minister for giving his backing to the Inland Dry Port mission.
The Minister in an deal with, highlighted the transformative potential of the Inland Dry Port, emphasising its position in reshaping the nation’s financial panorama.
He stated: “This mission shouldn’t be merely about constructing infrastructure however about laying the inspiration for a key logistics hub that can facilitate the motion of products throughout Nigeria.”
The mission is predicted to generate over 5,000 direct jobs and 15,000 oblique jobs, offering a big increase to native companies and inspiring international funding.
Oyetola, additional emphasised that the initiative is intently aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which goals to stimulate financial improvement throughout Nigeria.
The minister underscored how the inland port will cut back the burden on congested seaports, resembling Apapa and Tin Can Island, by providing quicker and extra environment friendly alternate options for transporting items throughout the nation.
As a part of this daring technique, Oyetola issued a direct mandate to the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, stressing the necessity to develop the Inland Dry Port as a state-of-the-art facility.
“I’m issuing a transparent directive to the Nigerian Shippers’ Council to make sure that the Inland Dry Port is developed as a state-of-the-art facility, integrating superior expertise, leveraging ICT for seamless operations, and growing a strong infrastructure that helps trendy port processes,” he declared.
The minister , additionally outlined plans to combine trendy digital techniques to trace cargo, improve operational effectivity, and promote transparency.
Moreover, the minister stated the port ought to be designed as a mannequin for future infrastructure initiatives in Nigeria, saying it should undertake environmentally sustainable practices, together with inexperienced vitality options and superior waste administration techniques.
