The PUNCH reports that the Federal Executive Council had given the approval for the operating licence for the port at the last Federal Executive Council, meeting held at the State House in Abuja, which means the project would kick off any moment from now.
ONDIPA in a statement issued on Friday by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gbenga Badejo, described the approval of the port project as the biggest breakthrough that has come to Ondo State since its creation.
The statement, which also saluted the state governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu for his efforts in getting the FG’s approval, said with the seaport project in the state, the economic development narrative of the state would change for the better.
It read, “As the agency that drives investment and economic development in Ondo State, ONDIPA can confirm that Governor Akeredolu and the State Executive Council behave like pilgrims on a mission to put in place a development trajectory that many generations to come will be proud of.
“His courage to lay a solid foundation for the economic development of the state is legendary because he is committed to that cause without counting the cost.”
Badejo also expressed gratitude to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), the Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo and the Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye for all they did to make the project a reality.
“The President and his ministers have demonstrated unequivocally that they are interested in creating opportunities for many people to be employed, and for Ondo State to prosper, ” he lauded.
ONDIPA boss vowed that the agency would continue to lead the crusade for a state that was the choice destination of all genuine investors.
