[size=18pt]Ogun Transport Projects, Catalyst To Socio-Economic Development
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Various Speakers at the ongoing Ogun Investors’ Forum had adjudged the trio transportation systems – the Railway, Waterways and Airport proposed by the State as catalyst to achieving viable investment opportunities alongside socio-economic development.


The Speakers made this known during one of the sessions at the forum which focused on Transportation: Strategic Infrastructure As Catalyst For Socio-Economic Development.

The Speakers, Mr. Kunle Elebute, Partner & Head of Advisory Services, KPMG, Minister for Power, Works & Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola as lead discussant and other panelists which include Dr. George Banjo, Captain Eddy Boyo of Overland Airways and Mr. Abiodun Otunola, Planet Projects Ltd, agreed that the States’ investment in transport sector has huge economic benefits but could only be sustained through set goals and holistic plans.

Mr. Fashola said though Nigeria has its challenges in the area of transportation system, disclosing that the Federal Government was working on a frame work that would revive the sector, adding that the vision of sustainable transportation system in Nigeria could only be achieved with clear cut vision.

He noted that Ogun State has taken a bold step in the area of transportation particularly the rail network to boost its investment base, but added that inadequate capital had been the bane of successful completion and management of some of the transportation projects, especially rail across the country citing Federal Government, Lagos and Cross River of experiencing similar challenges in completing their rail projects.


Dr. George Banjo posited that Ogun State rail project was achievable considering the Public Private Partnership (PPP) involved in its planning and management, advising the State to collaborate with Federal Government to encourage the development of rail sub-sector which would serve as a life line of supplies in time of challenges.

Dr. Boyo on his part saw a more prosperous business opportunity in the development of airport in the State, adding that more global investment would be attracted if the State could develop its own airport and not have to depend on its neighbours, noting that only 2.5 kilometers was needed to get a runway that would fly a plane outside the country.


Mr. Abiodun Otunola suggested that the State should carry out thorough investigations on why rail projects had failed in Nigeria, saying that the inquiry would further equip the State to achieve a sustainable rail project.

Ogun State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Arch. Olamilekan Adegbite earlier in his presentation gave the progressive report of the proposed transportation project, saying that the State had developed a policy of building a standard road networks among others.

Adegbite said that the trio transportation scheme of the State cuts across its Intra State Rail Project, Airport and Waterways, noting that proposed rail project was aimed at reducing vehicular activities and hours spent on roads across the State.

He said the rail project would open a new investment opportunities to hundreds of thousands of people in all the selected rail corridors in the State, stating that the need to develop two airports in the state was borne out of the need to take advantage of its proximity to Lagos as well as tapping the huge investment opportunities that exists in Olokola Free Trade Zone.


http://www.ogtv.com.ng/ogun-transport-projects-catalyst-to-socio-economic-development/

When are we going to see all these projects, they have been talking about for decades?

Flexherbal:
When are we going to see all these projects, they have been talking about for decades?

Decades? Did you come from the future? Year 2050? Because these are recent discussions.

YorubaHighness:


Decades? Did you come from the future? Year 2050? Because these are recent discussions.

Don't worry, I know some people did not do literature.

Nig leaders talk too much. Get into action n start executing projects. Who grammar epp?

Ogun State is the only state i like and envy in South West.

It's quick rise to economic stardom is phenomenal.

Though the state also has one of the most terrible roads in Nigeria if not Africa.

They should forget Airport and rail way and face roads in border town like Alagbado,Akute,Arepo,imowe,ibafo e.t.c.

The roads there are terrible.

the way Ogun is going they will soon take over

Money must pass hands.

Ogun state: the silent achiever!

I dedicate this space to my future kids...dad loves u

I do hope all these proposed projects would come to reality on time so as to improve the welfare of the citizenry.

God bless Ogun State.

God bless Nigeria.

Nice one ogun

Interesting

Ok

shamecurls:
Ogun state is fast taking its place as the next economic hub of Nigeria due to its close proximity with Lagos
I must commend the Governor for tapping into such opportunity

Amosun is just a very proactive governor. Also, all SW states have joined the Odua economic powerhouse. We hope to see Lagos' footprint replicated in all SW states in the coming years.

Op adon help u with pictures oooo.

I hope the realisation of these projects will not take another 30 years.

There seems to be a long term approach to governance in SW which can only bode well for the region.

Ogun State is blessed

Just do it!

Dr. Boyo on his part saw a more prosperous business opportunity in the development of airport in the State, adding that more global investment would be attracted if the State could develop its own airport and not have to depend on its neighbours, noting that only 2.5 kilometers was needed to get a runway that would fly a plane outside the country.

What's up with Nigerians and building airports?

The four abi five airports in Nigeria doesn't even serve as much as traffic as Heathrow yet someone is talking of building another airport in Ogun state?

Ise ya, Ise ya

Omo Ogun Ise ya

Eledumare ise ma ya o eee

Ise ya

Eyin omo Ogun e se giri

Ise po fun wa lati se

Omo rere kii s’ase

Omo Ogun kii sole

E bere gberu o

Oluwa mbe fun wa

E tera mose o

Ise ya, Omo Ogun

Ise ya a a







God bless Ogun State
God Bless Yoruba Land
God Bless Nigeria

GOD BLESS OODUALAND AND NO PLACE ELSE.

True federalism is the best way to go, if that doesn't work, regional integration will do.
If that doesn't work, then only a governor with good ecconomic team can survive this Nigerian system.

Kudo to Sen. Ibikunle Amosun

[b][/b] Ogun is moving forward.

Thats a very good thing to do, am positively sure that since they are investing billions in the Railway Project, they would not mismanage it, they will maintain it well, and it would not be like government trains that are turned to molue due to mismanagement.

The Japanese investing in this will profit.

This looks swell for Nigeria.Kudos....

rusher14:
I would continue to point out to my ND kinsmen the reason to embrace peace and promote excellence.

Ogun State is growing at a phenomenal rate without oil wealth.

A commentary my people need to reflect upon.

True Ogun state is growing without oil, it will join oil producing states soon.

Ogun is the envy of the SW (followed by Lagos) and of Nigeria.