The groundbreaking ceremony for the Gateway Inland Dry Port took place in Kajola, Ewekoro Local Government Area, led by Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola. He highlighted the project’s goal to create a state-of-the-art logistics hub designed to international standards, aimed at enhancing cargo efficiency and transparency. The initiative is expected to generate over 5,000 direct jobs and 15,000 indirect jobs while attracting investments that will stimulate regional growth.

Oyetola emphasized that the port aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, aiming to foster economic innovation and infrastructural development. He noted the pressing need for alternatives to congested coastal ports, citing the advantages of inland ports for quicker and more cost-effective goods transport.

Governor Dapo Abiodun remarked on the port's potential to boost industrial activity in Ogun State, enhancing the ease of doing business and reducing logistical challenges for manufacturers. He described the event as a transformative step toward economic prosperity and development in the region.

Engr. Gbenga Dairo, the Commissioner for Transportation, reaffirmed the administration's commitment to economic growth, while Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro, called for infrastructure improvements to maximize the project’s benefits. The initiative is viewed as a significant milestone in the state’s ambition to become a leading logistics hub in Nigeria and West Africa.