Nigerian Shippers' Council Commends Oyetola on Development of Dagbolu Dry Port.

Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has been applauded by  Nigerian Shippers' Council on the giant stride taken towards the development of Dagbolu Inland Dry Port to aid the transformation of business and commercial activities in the State.

The Director, Nigerian Shippers' Council, Southwest Zone , Mr. Glory Onojedo gave the commendation during a visit tour to Dagbolu Dry Port which is codenamed O' Hub at Dagbolu along Ikirun- Osogbo road.

Mr Onojedo said Inland Dry Port is a project being promoted by the Federal government to bring shipping and Port services closer to the hinterlands.

He stated further that  the visit to the project site  has shown Osun is capable and set for the project as land has been allocated , stressing that soon the exchange of letters ceeding the land to Federal government for the procurement of concessionaire would be made available in earnest.

In his address, the Commissioner for Commerce, Industry, Cooperatives and Empowerment, Dr. Bode Olaonipekun said the ultimate goal in setting the ball rolling for the take off of the international trade centre by the administration of Mr. Gboyega Oyetola is to return Osun back to its   state of glory in merchandise and commodity exchange.

Dr. Olaonipekun stated that the dry Port would be the greatest asset the State would have  as great commercial frontiers would be opened.

The Commissioner explained that 20,000 traders have been registered in collaboration with the State investment partners to move sellable products and items; both farm products, finished goods, clothings among others into the dry Port for merchandise. Adding that, over 250 products being produced in the State are ready for  exportation.

He reaffirmed that the State government has commenced payment of compensation to Farmers and land owners at the location of the international market.

Also speaking, Director of Akbeeb Investment Limited, Barrister Akeem Olaniyan said about 120 acres of land have been cleared in preparation for the commencement of the project and soon turning of sod would be done by the Governor of the State.

On the entourage to the project site were: delegates of Nigerian Shippers'Council, Engr. Aremu Alabi, Mr. Nwogu Uche, Alhaji A.Adesokan, Elder Oyewole , Senior Special Assistance to the Governor on Market Development , Alhaji Hakeem Okunade and Director Commerce, Mrs. Ajibola Falode.