….Recommends Free Trade Zone to be used as a buffer zone for Seaport
Engr. Omoniyi Oboli Ogunwa, a Governorship aspirants in Ondo State under the flagship of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated residents of the state over the approval of the state deep sea port.
It would be recalled that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday gave Federal Government official approval and operating license of the seaport.
Ogunwa in a statement he personally signed on Wednesday in Akure, expressed great joy over the development adding that it was extremely significant and would lead to the practical commencement of the next phase of bringing that important initiative of huge economic significance to reality.
He added that the project was pioneered and initiated by a former governor of the state, late Dr. Olusegun Agagu.
Engr. Ogunwa commended Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, (SAN), (OON) for his tenacity for pushing for the approval and licence as well as others who put in their best to ensure the deal was sealed.
“I got the exhilarating news that the Federal Government have granted our dear state the license to operate a deep sea port.
“I commend Arakunrin Akeredolu for his tenacity in pushing for this license, I also rejoiced with him over the realization of this long awaited vision of the new seaport during his tenure.
“I also commend all others who have put in the required work to ensure we get to this point, although, this project was initiated by late Dr. Olusegun Agagu during his time as governor.
“As I congratulate Ondo State people over this development, I urge them to be benevolent in this victory,”Ogunwa said.
He, however, noted that the state was granted a licence for Industrial City with Free Trade Zone (FTZ) located between Eruma and Ogboti under the government of Dr Olusegun Mimiko.
Engr. Ogunwa added that he was part of the technical team who carried out the necessary studies of the FTZ recommending that the FTZ shouid be used as Buffer Zone for the Deep Seaport adding that related infrastructural facilities should not be waved aside.
“As we move to the next phase of the laudable project which relates to the final preparation of the Master Plan, the Individual City which is about 25 kilometers away from the Olokola FTZ should be considered as the catchment area that can accommodate some of the infrastructures that can service the Deep Seaport at the long run.
“I also urge for the unity of purpose and the support of all Ondo State indegines, reputable local and foreign investors to bring this project to a fulfilled reality,” Ogunwa added