Ibadan dry port: FG will follow due process —Amaechi

The Minister of Transport, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says the Federal Government will ensure due process is followed in the construction of the Ibadan Inland Dry Port.

He made the pledge during an inspection tour of the site located at Olorisa-Oko village in Moniya area of Ibadan.

The minister accompanied by Barr. Hassan Bello, the Executive Secretary of Nigeria Shippers’ Council, was received by the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Chief Moses Adeyemo.

“Commencement of work on the project might be experiencing delay presently because government is mindful of following due process in the concessioning of the project,’’ he said.

Amaechi said that government would not act on the project under pressure, but would ensure that all necessary documentation was concluded according to law.

The minister also promised that work would commence on the site as soon as the necessary procedures and documentation were concluded.

He said that the project, when completed, would, among others create employment, boost the economy of the state, expand the city, decongest the seaport and ease traffic congestion.

Mr Yinka Fatoki, the Executive Secretary of Oyo State Bureau of Investment Promotion, said the expectation of the state government was to ensure the realisation of the project at the earliest possible time.

Bello, while briefing the minister and the representatives of the state government, said the proposed dry port would be constructed based on Public Private Partnership arrangement.