Gateway Deep Sea Port construction begins November, says Abiodun

Construction of the over $7 billion Gateway Deep Sea Port and Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone in Ogun Waterside is set to commence in November, Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced.

Abiodun said the project would move into the construction phase immediately after the groundbreaking ceremony, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DP World MEA FZE in Paris, witnessed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to the governor, the port is expected to be substantially completed within two and a half years.

He said the project would unlock Ogun State’s maritime and economic potential, attract major investments, create employment opportunities and position Ogun Waterside as a major maritime hub in West Africa.

Abiodun also highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects, including the rehabilitation of the Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode–Ore Road and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, saying they would improve connectivity and boost economic activities across Ogun East.

The governor said his administration was also exploring the state’s mineral and energy resources, particularly the vast bitumen deposits in the Ijebu East axis and crude oil potential identified in parts of Ogun State.

He expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for his support for the Gateway Deep Sea Port project, describing it as a historic initiative with the potential to transform the state’s economy.

Abiodun said his administration would continue to combine planning with implementation in its efforts to attract investment, create opportunities and promote sustainable prosperity for the people of Ogun State.