By Bimbola Bamgbose 

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Mr Ukeyima Akutah, has commended Ogun State for its leadership in driving Nigeria’s industrial revolution.

Mr Akutah attributed the achievement to the state’s remarkable performance on the Ease of Doing Business Index.

Speaking during a visit to the Ogun State Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Monday, Akutah emphasized that the state’s strides align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policy agenda to modernize production systems, boost industrialization, and foster economic prosperity and job creation.

He highlighted the Ogun State Government’s significant investment in infrastructure development as a critical enabler of industrial growth, which complements the Federal Government’s efforts toward sustainable transformation and industrialization.

During the visit, Akutah led a delegation of council directors and senior officials to present an Outlined Certificate of Compliance to the Governor for the newly commissioned Inland Dry Port in Papalanto.

The project, flagged off by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, is expected to further enhance the state’s industrial capacity.

Akutah lauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for his unwavering commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and for advancing critical infrastructure development to stimulate productive economic activities.

In response, Governor Abiodun expressed gratitude for the Nigerian Shippers’ Council’s support and the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance, noting its importance in the successful take-off of the Papalanto Inland Dry Port.

Describing the port as a pivotal project aimed at decongesting Lagos Ports and boosting industrial activities in Ogun State, the Governor highlighted its strategic role in enhancing the state’s status as Nigeria’s leading industrial hub.

He further explained that the adoption of a Multi-modal Transportation System by his administration would ensure the port’s efficiency and support the Federal Government’s industrialization agenda.

The Papalanto Inland Dry Port is set to reinforce Ogun State’s position as a critical player in Nigeria’s industrial growth and economic transformation.

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