President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday commissioned the $1.5bn Lekki Deep Seaport.
President Buhari who arrived at the port in the company of Governors Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) and Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, including the Service chiefs, was received by the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat and members of the State Executive Council.
Speaking after Mr President unveiled the Lekki Deep Seaport, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the project as the biggest infrastructure in the whole of West Africa, say-
ing it would surely generate thousands of jobs in the country.
The Lagos State Governor said that the multi-multibillion-naira project is a collaboration between the Federal Government and Lagos State government as well as private stakeholders.
He expressed joy that the execution of the project which took off under Buhari’s administration was completed during his tenure.
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“We are indeed excited that the project execution started during your administration and it is now completed during your tenure,” the Lagos State Governor said. He thanked Mr. President for his commitment to the development of the country and appreciated all those who contributed immensely to bringing the project to reality.
President Buhari is in Lagos on a two-day visit for a “Lagos Festival of Projects” commission- ing.
The projects to be commissioned by President Buhari during the two-day working visit are Lekki Deep Seaport, Lagos Rice Mill, Imota, 18.75killometers Eleko-Epe rigid pavement six lane Expressway, First Phase of the Blue Light Rail from Mile Two to Marina and the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History.
Meanwhile, traditional rulers in Lagos applauded the Lagos State Government for the completion and inauguration of the Eko Rice Mill in Imota community, Ikorodu. The traditional rulers described the project as a landmark achievement.
The traditional rulers -Oba Kabir Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu; Oba Ajibade Agoro, the traditional ruler of Imota and Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, the Oniru of Iruland.
Speaking at the inauguration, Shotobi, com- mended both the federal and state governments for siting the rice mill in Imota and promised.
that the project would be maintained by the com- munity. He said the rice mill would bring enormous economic opportunities to the community and jobs for the teeming youths in the area.
According to him, the rice mill will bring great opportunity to Imota especially on employment.
“I urge our youth to stop searching for white collar jobs but focus on agricultural or study agric to increase the country’s food chain,” he said.
Also, the host traditional ruler of Imota, Oba Ajibade Agoro, said the project would boost the commercial and economic development of the Imota community.
