By Raheem Ibrahim<\/b><\/p>\n
Ogun State has joined other oil-producing states as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the commencement of commercial oil drilling at Tongeji Island in Ipokia Local Government Area.<\/p>\n
The State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, disclosed this while receiving the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, during a courtesy visit in Abeokuta.<\/p>\n
He also revealed that the long-awaited Olokola Deep Seaport project in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area has been approved for immediate take-off.<\/p>\n
According to Governor Abiodun, the new seaport will be known as the Blue Marine Economic Zone. He described the development as a major breakthrough that will help decongest Lagos ports and unlock massive economic opportunities for coastal communities.<\/p>\n
He commended President Tinubu\u2019s strong interest in both projects, disclosing ongoing engagements to fast-track implementation, while also praising the Nigerian Navy for upgrading its presence at Tongeji Island to a Forward Operations Base to strengthen border security.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Rear Admiral Mustapha reaffirmed Ogun State\u2019s strategic importance to national security and pledged deeper collaboration with the state government.<\/p>\n
He assured of the Nigerian Navy\u2019s continued cooperation with Ogun State in the areas of security and economic development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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