A delegation from the Federal Ministry of Transport led by Mr. Ogunleye Ogunsola, Plateau State government officials as well as management of Duncan Group of Companies yesterday met in Jos to discuss how to complete the Jos Inland Container Depot project in the state.

The Jos Inland Container Depot conceived to serve both local and international markets of perishable agricultural produce, was awarded to Duncan Group of Companies since 2006 with a concessionary period of 25 years. However, the project suffered a major setback in 2012 when the former administration of Governor Jonah Jang demolished structures at the site due to irreconcilable differences.

But a meeting yesterday among delegates from the Federal Ministry of Transport, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, state Ministries of Lands and Survey as well as Commerce, among others, raised fresh hopes on the project, which when completed is expected to boost commercial activities, create jobs, empower the youths and curb restiveness in the state. Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Mr. Festus Fuanter, noted that it was necessary for the state government to resuscitate the depot, as doing so was in line with its resolve to create enabling environment for private businesses to thrive and create job opportunities for its citizens.

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