Oyetola, Abiodun, others to unveil new Inland Dry Port in Ogun

By Omobolaji Adekunle

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, will officiate the foundation-laying ceremony for a new Inland Dry Port in Ogun State on Friday.

The port, strategically located at Dry Port City in Soderu Village along the Papalanto-Ewekoro axis, is part of the state’s initiative to drive economic growth and industrialisation.

A statement from the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, highlighted that the event reflects Governor Dapo Abiodun’s commitment to enhancing Ogun State’s economic landscape.

“This groundbreaking event will foster economic development and advance industrialisation throughout Ogun State,” Akinmade stated.

The ceremony is expected to attract a diverse group of stakeholders, including transport experts, policymakers, and representatives from the Nigerian Shippers Council and Nigerian Railway Corporation.

According to the statement, “The ceremony will be attended by transport experts, regulators, and policymakers, including representatives from the Nigerian Shippers Council, Nigerian Railway Corporation, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Ogun State Shippers Association, freight forwarders, and other key stakeholders.”