By Sunday Ameh
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, have resumed discussions on the proposed development of the Olokola Free Trade Zone as part of efforts to fast-track industrialisation and attract investments to the state.
The meeting, held in Lagos on Saturday, focused on practical steps towards transforming the zone into a multi-sector industrial hub that would leverage Ondo State’s coastline, deep seaport potential and abundant natural resources.
A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said the engagement formed part of ongoing consultations between the Ondo State Government and the Dangote Group to accelerate the long-delayed project.
Speaking after the meeting, Aiyedatiwa described the Olokola Free Trade Zone as one of the flagship initiatives of his administration under the OUR EASE agenda, saying the project would create thousands of jobs, attract large-scale investments and position Ondo as a major industrial and maritime hub.
“Alhaji Dangote is a visionary investor and a true patriot. Our conversation centred on how we can partner to unlock the full economic potential of the zone for the benefit of our people, the South-West region and Nigeria at large,” the governor said.
He disclosed that both parties reviewed the progress made on the project and agreed to intensify technical engagements, infrastructure planning and frameworks for private sector participation.
Aiyedatiwa also appreciated Dangote for sustaining his interest in investing in Ondo State and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing the incentives, policy support and enabling environment required for the successful take-off of the Olokola Free Trade Zone.
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