Eno Pushes For Timelines As Ibom Deep Sea Port Project Advances

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has called for the accelerated implementation of the Ibom Deep Sea Port project, urging project partners to provide clear timelines, measurable milestones, and actionable steps to move the initiative from the planning phase to execution.

The governor made the appeal during a high-level technical engagement and working session with project partners, the Africa Global Logistics Group, in Paris, France.

According to a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Ummanah, the meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both the Akwa Ibom State Government and its partners to the successful delivery of the deep seaport project, which is expected to position the state as a major maritime, trade, and logistics hub within the Gulf of Guinea region.

The session reviewed the Technical Feasibility Report recently prepared by Worley Parsons and examined key issues relating to investment opportunities, project implementation strategies, and long-term sustainability.

Governor Eno stressed the importance of maintaining momentum on the project, noting that the state was eager to see tangible progress following the completion of critical planning and feasibility studies.

“The State Government and prospective partners reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing the Deep Sea Port initiative, a landmark Blue Economy project with the potential to position the state as a leading maritime, trade and logistics hub in the Gulf of Guinea,” the statement said.

The governor was accompanied by the Chairman of the Technical Committee on the Ibom Deep Sea Port Project and former Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Mfon Usoro; Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah; Commissioner for Science and Digital Economy, Frank Ekpeyong; Managing Director of Hensek Integrated Services, Uwem Okoko; and other members of the state delegation.

The Ibom Deep Sea Port is regarded as one of Akwa Ibom State’s flagship infrastructure projects and is expected to drive investment, enhance maritime trade, create jobs, and support Nigeria’s growing blue economy ambitions.