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gov.ukThe Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has
received the technical report on the proposed Gelegele Seaport, which
is envisioned to serve as a key artery for the state’s economic diversification efforts.
The governor received the report at the Government House,
Benin City, on Wednesday, from the Technical Committee on the actualization of the Gelegele Sea Port, led by its chairman, Engr.
Greg Ero. Obaseki commended the committee for a job well done and noted that the project was a critical infrastructure in the state.
He stressed the role of water transportation as a major driver of economic
activity, noting that moving goods through the waterways remain one of the fastest means
to grow the economy.
According to him, the Gelegele Seaport is essential in view of
the incoming investment to the state, as the setting up
of a sea port will enhance the evacuation of agricultural produce in a cost-efficient manner to both the local and global markets.
He said the move to establish the port is apt and in line with the Federal Government’s economic recovery plan, which stipulates that states develop economic plans that will stimulate exportation.
"We have travelled to various countries, especially Asia, to attract investment that will revamp our competitive advantage in oil palm and rubber. Edo State is a logistic hub for this country. From here, goods can be efficiently moved to various states and distributed across the country."
Noting that the state government would ensure that the report
guides the implementation of the project,
he said, "As a government, we want to assure you that the report is critical. We will immediately commence work on the recommendation and seek expert impute in building an infrastructure of this magnitude."
The chairman of the committee, Engr. Ero said his team worked on the terms of reference it was
given to prepare a report on the port that would open Edo up to the world, adding, "We visited Gelegele community, relevant offices and locations.