Ogun Residents Excited Over Naval Base, Deep Seaport Projects , Says Daniel

Former Governor of Ogun State and the Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of a naval base and dockyard in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state.

Daniel, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, said the project was a significant asset that would provide numerous economic benefits and enhance national security.

He also commended the president for providing tremendous support for the resuscitation of the Olokola deep-seaport project in the local government which, according to him, will impact positively on the state’s economy.

He spoke during the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Otunba Gbenga Daniel (BATOGD) Mid-term Community Assessment and Review Tour to Abigi in the Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, held to evaluate progress, engage with constituents and inspect community projects.

The lawmaker expressed joy that the local government was already being opened up by the Federal Government through the new Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway route alignment.

Daniel noted that Tinubu had good intentions for Nigerians, stressing that his administration was determined to empower the citizens through strategic projects.

According to him, the naval base and dockyard established in Ode-Omi will boost the local economy through job creation and infrastructure development.

He declared that the people of the state remained eternally grateful to the president for various projects and would reciprocate his kind gesture with massive votes in the 2027 general elections.

Daniel said, “I believe God loves this local government, that’s why He gave us a second chance to actualise some of our lofty agenda. This expanse of land has been given to the Nigerian Navy over 50 years ago and nothing happened until this period when God made me a Senator and the Senate Committee Chairman of the Navy.

“Let me underscore one fact: it’s not that the Navy was in a hurry to begin work here but it’s due to some deliberate strategic efforts. We have to thank our President and Commander-in-Chief, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for granting approvals to what we needed to do.”