By Godwin Oritse

Edo State Government and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, have concluded plans to establish an Inland Container Depot and a Truck Transit Terminal with a view to facilitating and diversifying economic activities in the state.

Disclosing this in Benin City, when he received the management team of the Council, the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki said that  his administration was ready to support the NSC to boost the state’s economy.

Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki

Speaking in similar vein, Executive Secretary of the council,  Mr. Hassan Bello, said that the purpose of the visit was to inform the governor of their intention to establish an Inland Container Depot and a truck transit terminal, while seeking the state government’s collaboration.

He added that the projects would open up economic possibilities as well as create more jobs for residents in the state, noting that Governor Obaseki, as host, would provide land, building permits, provision of amenities, security and immediately constitute the state Inland Container Depot Implementation Committee.

Bello explained that the proposed Inland Container Depot in Edo State would help decongest Lagos Port and stimulate economic activities in the state, as port will have the trappings of a seaport while the Customs will own it and duties will be paid with full economic participation.

A statement explained that Obaseki assured the group of his government’s support, especially as  parties had the same aim of creating more jobs.