Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reiterated his dedication to openness, collaboration, and responsible governance, following the participation of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in a stakeholders’ engagement convened by the Ad hoc Committee on National Stakeholders Engagement on the Challenges and Prospects of the Baro Inland Port in Niger State.

The engagement, which took place on Tuesday, brought together key players from across government and industry to assess the current state and prospects of the Baro Port project. The Ministry was formally invited and was duly represented at the event, underscoring its continued commitment to working transparently with all arms of government, including the legislative arm.

The Special Adviser, Media and Communications to the Minister, Dr Bolaji Akinola, emphasised that the Baro Port project was not a new undertaking, saying its conception, planning, and initial implementation phases were carried out under previous administrations.

Akinola said no new “multibillion naira contract” has been awarded under the leadership of His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, in relation to the Baro Port.