By Ayodele Oni
As part of moves to transform the state economy, President Bola Tinubu is expected in Ondo State in 2026 for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ondo Deep Seaport.
The commissioning will form part of activities marking the state’s 50th anniversary celebration in February 2026.
The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku who disclosed this in Akure, also revealed that a modular refinery, capable of producing 500,000 liters of petrol daily, will soon commence operations in Ondo State, alongside ongoing discussions for the establishment of a cement factory in Okeluse, Ose Local Government Area.
These industrial projects, he noted, will provide substantial employment opportunities and boost the state’s internally generated revenue.
In addition to industrialization, Ajanaku stated that the Aiyedatiwa administration is investing in tourism development as plans are in motion to transform Araromi-Obu into a world-class resort destination through collaboration with investors behind Lagos’ Eko Atlantic City.
He added that contracts have also been awarded for modernizing Idanre Hills, including the installation of elevators to improve tourist accessibility.
According to him, “In the Southwest, after Lagos, Ondo State possesses the greatest economic potential. We are endowed with natural resources, tourism sites, and an oil-producing status as part of the Niger Delta Development Commission.
“The Aiyedatiwa administration is committed to harnessing these opportunities to create a self-sustaining economy.”
Ajanaku affirmed Governor Aiyedatiwa’s commitment to a strategic development agenda aimed at industrializing the state, enhancing tourism, and reducing reliance on the civil service economy.
He elaborated that the Governor’s governance approach is well-structured and focused on achieving long-term prosperity, rather than engaging in short-term populist initiatives.
There have been accusations that Aiyedatiwa is too slow in his approach to governance, which may affect rapid development of the state
The commissioner declared that “The administration of Governor Aiyedatiwa is not slow, as some may believe; it is tactical and strategic.
“To transition Ondo State from a civil service-driven economy to an industrialized one, careful and meticulous planning is required.”
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