Ondo deep seaport licence revalidated as Afenifere praises Aiyedatiwa
The pan-Yoruba group Afenifere has applauded Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for securing the revalidation of the Ondo Deep Seaport licence. The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, officially handed over the updated licence in Abuja. Afenifere described the project as a major step for Ondo State’s economic future. The announcement was made public on June 5, 2025.
What we know
- Afenifere commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for obtaining the revalidated seaport licence from the Federal Government.
- The licence, first approved in 2023 under Muhammadu Buhari, was reissued after correcting earlier documentation errors.
- The seaport is expected to position Ondo State as a major maritime and industrial hub, reducing congestion at Lagos ports.
- Afenifere highlighted the project's potential for job creation, technology transfer, and increased revenue for both state and federal governments.
- The group urged ongoing collaboration among stakeholders to ensure the timely completion and success of the seaport project.
