Ogun State - Olokola free trade zone will soon hit ground – Amosun

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 The Olokola free trade zone will hit the ground running in few weeks’ time as the government of Ogun State has been working tirelessly to harness the socio-economic potential of the deep sea port.     The State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun disclosed this when he played host to the Ogun State Elder Consultative Forum in his Office. He further assured that recreation centre will be established for the elderly in major towns in the State.     As a government that accords so much respect to the elders, the state government took a break from usual Monday State Executive Council meeting to receive the accredited representatives of the Ogun State Elder’s Consultative Forum.     Inaugurated on the 9th October, 2005, the forum comprises of a broad spectrum of the state’s high-level intellectuals and accomplished senior citizens. The membership is selected from every division of the state. Members are invited on their individual integrity and record of service to Ogun State and the nation in all fields of human endeavour.     Expectedly, they accessed the activities of the government in the last over two years, just as they gave some suggestion to fast track the Rebuilding Mission. Ogun State Governor, who was happy to receive the elders pointed out the plans of the state government for the older citizens across the State.     On Olokola Free Trade Zone, he stressed that what his government has done on the project in just over two years of his administration surpasses what has so far been done since the commencement of the project.     He speaks further on the infrastructure, that the best is yet to come. He sued for prayers, cooperation and support of the elderly and the people of the state in general.

Via: Ogun State Government - Official Press Release