Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel has formally notified Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun of the Federal Government’s approval to commence construction of the Abigi-Makun-Omi Naval Base in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area.
In his letter to the governor, Senator Daniel, representing Ogun East Senatorial District, disclosed that the project, approved under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, will be executed in phases. The initial phase includes perimeter fencing, administrative blocks, and accommodation quarters for naval personnel.
The Ogun State Government has already allocated 100 hectares of land for the strategic project, which aims to enhance maritime security and boost socio-economic development in the region. Future phases will feature educational facilities and a naval hospital.
Daniel, while expressing gratitude for the governor’s support, also acknowledged Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla’s contribution to the project’s approval. The naval base project, valued at two billion naira, represents a significant milestone in Daniel’s efforts to attract development to his senatorial district.
The former governor’s initiative aligns with his previous commitments to strengthen Ogun State’s maritime capabilities and strategic importance in naval operations.
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