Ogun Governor Defends Record on Dangote Refinery, Reaffirms Commitment to Deep Sea Port

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has refuted claims that his administration was responsible for the relocation of the Dangote Refinery, asserting that the decision was made before he took office. He emphasized that his government is actively pursuing the development of the Ogun Deep Sea Port, which he described as poised to become one of Sub-Saharan Africa's deepest and longest ports.

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We are working tirelessly on our port project. The Deep Sea Port is on course, and Ogun State will have one of the deepest and longest ports in Sub-Saharan Africa, if not the entire continent.

During the commissioning of a six-kilometre road in Ijebu-Ode, Governor Abiodun also announced the commencement of oil exploration and drilling activities in Eba, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. He reiterated his campaign promise to make Ogun an oil-producing state, noting that significant oil deposits have always existed but are now being developed under his tenure.

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During my campaign, I promised that Ogun State would become an oil-producing state under my administration. The oil we are now working to establish in commercial quantities has always been here.

Addressing the refinery controversy, Abiodun stated that he did everything possible to retain the project in Ogun, placing responsibility on previous administrations. He highlighted his administration's achievements in Ogun East Senatorial District, including the federal takeover of Tai Solarin University of Education, the Dry Port development, ongoing oil exploration, and the reconstruction of several roads. He urged residents to protect the newly commissioned road, funded by taxpayers.

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First, was I the governor when the refinery was moved to Lagos? If anything, I did everything within my capacity to retain the refinery in Ogun State, but others, through their irresponsibility, allowed the project to slip away.