President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of commercial oil drilling at Tongeji Island in Ipokia Local Government Area, positioning Ogun State to officially become an oil-producing 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.
The Governor also announced that the long-awaited Olokola Deep Seaport project in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area has been approved for immediate take-off.
He revealed that the new seaport will be known as the Blue Marine Economic Zone, and described the development as a major breakthrough that will help decongest Lagos ports and unlock massive economic opportunities for coastal communities.
Abiodun commended Tinubu’s strong interest in both projects, disclosed ongoing engagements to fast-track implementation, and praised the Nigerian Navy for upgrading its presence at Tongeji Island to a Forward Operations Base to strengthen border security.
Rear Admiral Mustapha, in turn, reaffirmed Ogun State’s strategic importance to national security and pledged deeper collaboration with the state government.
