Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Group, says the company plans to build a large industrial and free trade zone at Olokola in Ondo State. He makes the announcement during a courtesy visit to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in Akure, where he reiterates and updates earlier plans for what multiple outlets describe as Nigeria’s biggest free trade zone. The Vanguard report says construction is scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2026, while The Punch reports focus on the project’s scale and the infrastructure commitments associated with it. According to The Punch, Dangote outlines plans to support industrial activity through utilities and logistics infrastructure, including reliable power and water supply, as well as transport and logistics facilities to serve investors within the zone. Across the reports, the central points are the location at Olokola, the aim of creating an industrial and free trade hub, and the intention to provide supporting infrastructure to attract investment. The outlets do not provide project size figures, financing details, or timelines beyond the reported Q4 2026 construction start.