By Ogenyi Ogenyi
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed the commitment of the state government and its partners to the development of the Ibom Deep Sea Port following a high-level technical review meeting in Paris, France.
The session, held with representatives of Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Group, focused on the recently submitted Technical Feasibility Report prepared by Worley Parsons and examined key issues relating to project implementation, investment opportunities and long-term sustainability.
According to a statement issued by the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Aniekan Umanah, the meeting reviewed critical pathways for advancing the project from the planning stage to execution.Governor Eno stressed the need to accelerate delivery of the project and called for clear timelines, measurable milestones and actionable steps to drive implementation.
Participants at the meeting reaffirmed their commitment to the Ibom Deep Sea Port project, which is expected to strengthen Akwa Ibom’s position as a major maritime, trade and logistics hub in the Gulf of Guinea.The state government has identified the port as a key component of its Blue Economy strategy, aimed at attracting investment, boosting economic growth and expanding regional trade opportunities.
The governor was accompanied by the Chairman of the Technical Committee on the Ibom Deep Sea Port Project and former Director-General of NIMASA, Mrs. Mfon Usoro; Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; Commissioner for Science and Digital Economy, Dr. Frank Ekpeyong; and Managing Director of Hensek Integrated Services, Engr. Uwem Okoko, alongside other members of the state delegation.
