French investors are setting their sights on Ogun State’s transport infrastructure, with plans to invest in key projects such as the Gateway Agro-Cargo Airport, the Olokola Sea Port, and the state’s railway system.
This was revealed by Djebbari Jean-Baptiste, a former French Minister of Transport, during a visit to Governor Dapo Abiodun at his Oke-Mosan office in Abeokuta.
Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting, Jean-Baptiste lauded Ogun State’s infrastructural advancements, calling the state an attractive destination for French businesses.
“Many French operators in transportation, logistics, and aviation are interested in Nigeria, particularly Ogun State, which is seen as a dynamic and reliable partner,” he stated.
Jean-Baptiste’s visit follows discussions initiated during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to France last December. Over the course of his two-day tour, he and his delegation plan to inspect the Gateway International Airport, the dry port, the seaport, and the railway system.
Highlighting Ogun’s appeal, Jean-Baptiste noted that the state’s growing economy and high market demand position it as a prime destination for international investments.
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Governor Abiodun, in turn, provided an overview of his administration’s multimodal transport master plan, designed to enhance economic growth. “We leveraged the federal government’s rail infrastructure to develop key projects, including our Gateway International Airport, dry port, and upcoming seaport,” the governor explained.
He added that the Gateway International Airport, located within an aerotropolis, will host a Special Agro-Processing Zone and a Nigeria Customs and Excise Village. While most of the airport’s physical structures, such as the runway and control tower, are complete, delays in the installation of navigational equipment have postponed its commercial operations.
Jean-Baptiste praised Governor Abiodun’s leadership and vision, describing him as a forward-thinking leader with a competent team driving Ogun’s development. “In the six years since he assumed office, the changes have been remarkable and positive,” he said.
