Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of Gelegele Seaport between the Edo State Government and China Habour Engineering Company (CHEC) Ltd., in China three weeks ago, senior officials of the company arrived Benin City, Tuesday, to commence preliminary development.

The Executive Director of the company, Mr Jason Wang, led the team of engineers from the Chinese firm to begin the execution of the project with the development of a masterplan for the project, feasibility study and an in-depth assessment of the Gelegele Seaport Report submitted by the Engr. Greg Ero-led Technical Committee on the Actualisation of the seaport, to the state government.

Exactly 21 days ago, China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd., the most renowned marine engineering and port development company which constructed over 90 percent of the seaports in China, signed an MoU with the Edo State Government to develop the Gelegele Seaport.

The company with over 90 branches and operating in about 100 countries across the world commenced operations in 1994, handling various projects in Nigeria including Calabar, Warri ports and most recently, the $1billion Lekki Deep Seaport.

During the meeting with Governor Obaseki and other senior officials of the Edo State Government, Wang explained that apart from the Gelegele Seaport, his company will also carry out other infrastructural projects including access roads and rail projects as well as the dredging of 35 nautical miles of the seaport.

In his response, Governor Godwin Obaseki, welcomed the members of the CHEC team and stressed that the speedy implementation of the MoU shows the commitment of both parties to the actualisation of the project.

“We signed the agreement exactly 21 days ago and our Chinese partners are here today to commence preliminary work on the project. This shows the seriousness of both China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd., and Edo State Government. It also shows that we have chosen the right partners. 90 percent of the ports in China were built by this company.

“In terms of experience, there are not many companies in the world that can match CHEC. The governor stressed that another unique advantage of the partnership is that the Chinese company will help to raise the financing as they have done for many other projects in Nigeria, including the $1billion Lekki Deep Seaport that they have helped to finance at an interest rate of 2.5 percent with facility from the China EXIM Bank.

“We are excited to be working with people like you. Under this project, we want to build road and rail access. We want to use this access to build a toll road from Benin to Okpella. You have taken the project very seriously and we want to assure you that we have the political will to execute this project,” Obaseki said.

The governor hinted that the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has assured that all the approvals needed for the project will be given at the federal level.

Above Photo

L-R: Engineer, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Ltd., Chengjie Ma; Executive Director, CHEC, Jason Wang; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; and Managing Director, ICMG Securities Limited, Michael Osime, after a meeting between representatives of CHEC and officials of Edo State Government, on the commencement of the development of Gelegele Seaport at Government House in Benin City, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

L-R: Secretary to Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Executive Director, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Ltd., Jason Wang, and Managing Director, ICMG Securities Limited, Michael Osime, after a meeting of CHEC representatives with officials of Edo State Government, at the Government House, Benin City, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (right); Executive Director, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Ltd., Jason Wang; Managing Director, ICMG Securities Limited, Michael Osime and Engineer, CHEC, Chengjie Ma, during a meeting between representatives of CHEC and officials of Edo State Government, on the commencement of the development of Gelegele Seaport at Government House in Benin City, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

L-R: Executive Director, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Jason Wang; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Taiwo Akerele, after a meeting between representatives of CHEC and officials of Edo State Government, on the commencement of the development of Gelegele Seaport at Government House in Benin City, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

Here is a leader with vision, purpose and drive. What ended up as mere campaign promises for previous governors, Gov Obaseki is actualizing in just 14 months. This is really exceptional leadership.

God bless Gov Obaseki
God bless Edo State
God bless Nigeria

Mr. Talknadooooo! He has done it again ooooo.

So things like this can happen in Edo State in my time? Just 1 Year in office!

nice move....

No.1 Governor; making Edo State the No.1 state. Weldon sir.

Gbosaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa to the most active governor in Nigeria

This man is really not playing around, he's one of the most active, productive and credible governors with vision in Nigeria.

This is good for the people of Edo state, they are not saddled with useless and mumu sidon look and marginalization shouting finger pointing governors waiting for the FG to always do everything for them.

0225front:
Here is a leader with vision, purpose and drive. What ended up as mere campaign promises for previous governors, Gov Obaseki is actualizing in just 14 months. This is really exceptional leadership.

God bless Gov Obaseki
God bless Edo State
God bless Nigeria

Who is really this Godwin Obaseki? Where has he been hiding all along?

Congratulations Edo people! Its your lucky days..

I have come to realize that there is indeed power in every person's name. Check out his name; GODWIN.

God is at work in Edo State, and God-is-winning.

The best governor in Nigeria

That's why we call him the #WakeAndSeeGovernor.

MOU was signed two weeks ago and work has already begun.

Carry go my #WakeAndSeeGovernor!!!

Timsally77:


Who is really this Godwin Obaseki? Where has he been hiding all along?

Congratulations Edo people! Its your lucky days..

you were one of those insulting us for preferring obaseki over that fake pastor ize-iyamu

buhariguy:
you were one of those insulting us for preferring obaseki over that fake pastor ize-iyamu

you de mind dem?
But wait o when will we have young men in charge of massive projects like this Chinese ppl

Timsally77:


Who is really this Godwin Obaseki? Where has he been hiding all along?

Congratulations Edo people! Its your lucky days..

As in, when God says its your time, its your time. God has blessed Edo people with Gov Obaseki. This is time for Edo state to reclaim her lost glory

Imagine linking the port with a direct route to okpella. I foresee Edo state IGR tripling over Obaseki's tenure

0225front:
Here is a leader with vision, purpose and drive. What ended up as mere campaign promises for previous governors, Gov Obaseki is actualizing in just 14 months. This is really exceptional leadership.

God bless Gov Obaseki
God bless Edo State
God bless Nigeria

Where there is no vision, the people perish = PDP

Where there is vision, the people FLOURISH = APC

0225front:


Where there is no vision, the people perish = PDP

Where there is vision, the people FLOURISH = APC

TRUE TALK!