The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Gateway Inland Dry Port with a promise to make it a model for other Inland dry port in the country.

Speaking at the occasion at Kajola, Ewekoro Local Council, the minister said the port to be built to international standards would be equipped with the latest digital systems for tracking, clearance, and cargo movement to ensure efficiency, transparency, and global competitiveness.

He said: “This project is not merely about building infrastructure but about laying the foundation for a key logistics hub that will facilitate the movement of goods across Nigeria, creating over 5,000 direct jobs, 15,000 indirect jobs, and stimulating local businesses.

“Moreover, it will attract investments that will spur regional development, benefiting Ogun State and beyond.

“No doubt, this project aligns seamlessly with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as we are committed to creating an enabling environment that fosters innovation, economic growth, and infrastructural development.

Also speaking, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said the port would help in opening up and engendering more development.