Tinubu approves industrial oil drilling in Ogun

President Bola Tinubu has permitted the graduation of business oil drilling at Eba in Ogun Waterside Native Authorities Space of Ogun State.

Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this on Thursday whereas receiving the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, alongside senior officers of the command, throughout a courtesy go to to his workplace in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The governor additionally revealed that the President had permitted the fast take-off of the Olokola Deep Seaport challenge situated in Ogun Waterside Native Authorities Space, describing the choice as a significant breakthrough after years of anticipation surrounding the multibillion-dollar port challenge.

Abiodun stated each tasks have been of particular curiosity to President Tinubu, noting that whereas the Olokola Deep Seaport would considerably decongest the Lagos ports, industrial oil drilling at Tongeji Island would promote inclusion and financial empowerment for residents of coastal communities.

“Let me share with you that Mr President has permitted the graduation of business oil drilling operations at Tongeji Island, and going ahead, you’ll start to see a whole lot of actions there.

“Our proposed Olokola Port, which has been on the drafting board for a number of years, is now again on the desk. I wish to sincerely thank Mr President as a result of that is solely his initiative. Within the final two weeks alone, we now have held a number of conferences on Olokola, and Mr President has clearly expressed his want to see the port grow to be a actuality”, the governor stated.

Abiodun added that the President had particularly directed that building of the port must be far superior between now and subsequent yr, stressing that the challenge presents a robust alternative to decongest the Lagos ports, particularly with the coastal street offering another logistics hall.

He additional disclosed that the brand new seaport can be often known as the Blue Marine Financial Zone, reflecting its strategic coastal location and huge financial potential.

The governor counseled the Nigerian Navy for establishing a Ahead Operations Base at Tongeji Island, noting that the naval presence would assist stop infiltration from the neighbouring Republic of Benin and discourage any makes an attempt to undermine Nigeria’s territorial integrity.

He additionally stated his administration was working to offer primary facilities for residents of the island as a part of efforts to enhance residing situations and assist rising financial actions.

Abiodun appreciated the Nigerian Navy for its contribution to the state’s safety structure, noting that collaboration amongst safety companies had helped maintain the relative peace presently loved in Ogun State.

Describing Rear Admiral Mustapha as a seasoned and achieved officer, the governor expressed confidence that Ogun State would expertise enhanced safety and progress underneath his management.

“We’re blissful that somebody along with your antecedents, background, coaching and expertise is occupying this place right now. You’re a spherical peg in a spherical gap,” the governor stated.

Earlier, Rear Admiral Mustapha described Ogun State as vital and strategic to Nigeria’s nationwide safety, disclosing that the naval outpost at Tongeji Island can be upgraded to a Ahead Operations Base as a result of space’s oil potential.

He defined that the go to was geared toward strengthening synergy between the Nigerian Navy and the Ogun State Authorities, including that a part of his duty was to safeguard Nigeria’s border with the Republic of Benin and forestall prison components from gaining a foothold within the state.