AMATO Congratulates Blue Economy Minister Oyetola, Governor Abiodun on Unveiling of Inland Dry Port in Ogun State
By DAPO OLAWUNI
The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has extended its congratulations to the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, and the Ogun State Government led by Governor Dapo Abiodun for the unveiling of the Inland Dry Port in Ogun State. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Soderu Village in the Papalanto-Ewekoro axis of Ogun State.
President of AMATO, Chief Remi Ogungbemi in a statement on Friday noted that the Inland Dry Port project would help in boosting economic growth and industrialization in Ogun State.
Oyetola is expected to lead the foundation-laying ceremony at the Dry Port City today.
The initiative underscores the state’s role as a strategic hub for transportation and trade in Nigeria.
According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, “This groundbreaking aligns with the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun’s, commitment to fostering economic development and advancing industrialization throughout the state.”
The event will draw participation from top stakeholders, including representatives from the Nigerian Shippers Council, Nigerian Railway Corporation, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Ogun State Shippers Association, freight forwarders, and transport experts. This collaboration highlights the broad support for the port’s potential to enhance the region’s logistics and supply chain capacity.