The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, and Ondo State Government are currently in talks towards the development of a deep sea port in the state.

The parties have agreed to move forward with the execution of the multi-billion Naira project which is expected to open new opportunities in the economy of the state.


However, the development is coming on the heels of the cancellation of the port master plan consultancy for the $2.6 billion Badagry deep seaport project, thereby making the delivery of the project uncertain.

The port master plan contract according to the Managing Director of the NPA, Ms Hadiza Bala Usman said that was expected to guide the Federal Government in the development of new deep seaports in the country.

Vanguard Maritime Report gathered that Usman is expected to have a preliminary meeting this week with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state on the possibility of exploring a “seamless but due process” and kick-start the construction of the multi-billion Naira project located in Araromi, Ilaje Local Government Area of the State.

A source at the NPA quoted Usman to have stated: “We are committed to this because we are already under pressure to find a lasting solution to the embarrassing gridlock in Apapa, Lagos which has deteriorated following the perennial poor port access roads.

“We are aware that so many efforts have been put by the state governor for there to be a seaport along the coastline of that state and precisely in Araromi where there are a natural trench and deeper draft than the Badagry project which would be more expensive to embark upon because it lacked the required minimum of 16 meter raft in depth.

“I can emphatically say that the technical efforts of the Ondo State government appear to have jump-started the process because we followed up and we are almost convinced that Ondo state has a deeper raft advantage than any other port in the country. So we may have no choice than to look in the direction of Ondo State”.

The sources told Vanguard Maritime Report that the choice of Ondo State was informed by the natural advantages which include its proximity to the South-east and the South-south regions through Okitipupa and Ore


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So all the coast line in south south is not good enough abi. We already have one in lagos, why build another one in ondo instead of the south south or even onitsha? One nigeria indeed.

Very Good development.

To A New country we go.

We will always be positive about the growth of our nation.

God bless Nigeria.

Okay

izombie:
So all the coast line in south south is not good enough abi. We already have one in lagos, why build another one in ondo instead of the south south or even onitsha? One nigeria indeed.

So this is the first thing that came to your mind immediately you saw this topic?
.......but why are some people life filled with so much TRIBALISM this way.
Is this the way you live your life everyday?
DEEP TRIBALISM!
You deserve a 2nd chance to live o.
What a life!

These politicans have been so successful in using tribalism and religion war to mess up with y'all brain since 1960!

Why Ondo and not Onitsha?

From Ondo the container will proceed to Onitsha, PH, Aba, Warri n co!!
After they will be asking why our roads are bad, why so much traffic and accidents..

This current FG is just a joke

izombie:
So all the coast line in south south is not good enough abi. We already have one in lagos, why build another one in ondo instead of the south south or even onitsha? One nigeria indeed.

There excuse is militants in ss but they.. Are sucking the oil there

Who are they deceiving....

Is high time we take the country back to recession

Seaports are excellent source of revenue for many countries

I stand with the govt on this!


If you need human hair in wholesale check my signature

... Even if Aso Rock is taken to onitsha you guys will still be full of Hate, you already said Apc is an Islamic party nothing good comes out of it. Wait for Atiku OK.
As long as you continue playing politics like this expect nothing less when you loose. You can't eat your cake and have it.
Buhari invest in anywhere you want to as long as it's a National thing The revenue will soon be distributed amongst the state.

Ondo amaka. Buhari is working! Next level activated

We have an ongoing one already in Lagos.

Hope it goes well


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Very good development for our country et all



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Way to go

OndoFirstBorn:

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, and Ondo State Government are currently in talks towards the development of a deep sea port in the state.

The parties have agreed to move forward with the execution of the multi-billion Naira project which is expected to open new opportunities in the economy of the state.


However, the development is coming on the heels of the cancellation of the port master plan consultancy for the $2.6 billion Badagry deep seaport project, thereby making the delivery of the project uncertain.

The port master plan contract according to the Managing Director of the NPA, Ms Hadiza Bala Usman said that was expected to guide the Federal Government in the development of new deep seaports in the country.

Vanguard Maritime Report gathered that Usman is expected to have a preliminary meeting this week with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state on the possibility of exploring a “seamless but due process” and kick-start the construction of the multi-billion Naira project located in Araromi, Ilaje Local Government Area of the State.

A source at the NPA quoted Usman to have stated: “We are committed to this because we are already under pressure to find a lasting solution to the embarrassing gridlock in Apapa, Lagos which has deteriorated following the perennial poor port access roads.

“We are aware that so many efforts have been put by the state governor for there to be a seaport along the coastline of that state and precisely in Araromi where there are a natural trench and deeper draft than the Badagry project which would be more expensive to embark upon because it lacked the required minimum of 16 meter raft in depth.

“I can emphatically say that the technical efforts of the Ondo State government appear to have jump-started the process because we followed up and we are almost convinced that Ondo state has a deeper raft advantage than any other port in the country. So we may have no choice than to look in the direction of Ondo State”.

The sources told Vanguard Maritime Report that the choice of Ondo State was informed by the natural advantages which include its proximity to the South-east and the South-south regions through Okitipupa and Ore


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good one...I like this.....

izombie:
So all the coast line in south south is not good enough abi. We already have one in lagos, why build another one in ondo instead of the south south or even onitsha? One nigeria indeed.

The deep sea port in Ibadan is also undergoing construction

Apart from the fact that the Araromi beach has the longest coastline in West Africa, the beach naturally has deeper draft which would be less expensive to embark upon. Kudos to Governor Akeredolu

izombie:
So all the coast line in south south is not good enough abi. We already have one in lagos, why build another one in ondo instead of the south south or even onitsha? One nigeria indeed.

is Ondo state not part of Nigeria again?

This is amazing

This is great. God bless Mr Governor

Playing games to favor south west!

Good

Why are these FG shying away from bringing this developments to the east even when is so sure that Igbos are the highest stakeholders in this importation business. I think that this hatred has really gotten out of hand.

What happened to ibaka

Good development from Ondo government there this shows a good plans of government rotimi akeredolu.... You deserve my accolade sir

Is their daft more deeper than the one at lbaka deep sea port in Akwa lbom state which the federal government has neglected, one Nigeria indeed.why another port in the south west instead of upgrading the one in the south south or developing a new one in the south east.May God help this country and give us all a patriotic heart