Oyo Govt Gives FG 90 Hectares of Land for Moniya Inland Dry Port

Oyo State Government has officially handed over 90 hectares of land along Ibadan-Oyo road, Moniya, in Akinyele Local Government Area, to the Federal Government for the construction of the proposed Moniya Inland Dry Port.

Speaking on Friday at an event held at the Conference Room of the Secretary to the State Government, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, who spoke through the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, described the Moniya Inland Dry Port as a project that would not only enhance Oyo State economy but would also promote agriculture value chain, industrialization and infrastructure development in the country.

He added that the dry port operation would result in the decongestion of the Lagos ports and ease of clearing goods.

The governor charged all stakeholders to support the project to make it a reality in no distant future.

Earlier in his remarks, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, who spoke through the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Tpl Oloruntola Michael Olufemi, explained that the Moniya Inland Dry Port is a strategic national project that would bring shipping services closer to importers and exporters and stimulate industrial and agricultural growth across the entire Southwest region.

He commended Governor ‘Seyi Makinde for his patriotic gesture in aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the federal government, describing the official handing over of the land as a clear demonstration of partnership and shared vision between the federal government and the Oyo State government to expand economic opportunities through modern trade.

He stressed that the project would strengthen regional competitiveness, create jobs, and enhance Nigeria’s logistic chain.

Also, in his goodwill message, the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council, Barrister Akutar Ukiyama, who was represented by the Director, Inland Transport Service, Alhaji Ahmodu Yahyah, appreciated Governor Makinde for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the economic advancement of the state.

He mentioned that the Inland Dry Port when completed would generate direct and indirect jobs for the people of the state, stimulate industrial growth, increase internally generated revenue, boost rural and urban development, provide a platform for seamless cargo clearance and logistics operations as well as enhance agriculture value chain.

Earlier in his welcome address, the State Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Mr. Akin-Funmilayo Williams, lauded the partnership between the federal government and Oyo State, assuring that the state would create an enabling environment for the successful implementation of the project.

The event had in attendance Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Hon. Segun Olayiwola; Commissioner for Trade, Investment, Industry and Cooperatives, Mr Adeniyi Adebisi; and Chairman Civil Service Commission Alhaji Kamorudeen Aderibigbe, among others.

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