The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration and development partners to the realisation of the Ibom Deep Sea Port project.
This follows a high-level technical engagement and working session with Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Group in Paris, France.
The meeting reviewed the recently submitted Technical Feasibility Report prepared by Worley Parsons and examined critical pathways for investment, project implementation and long-term sustainability.
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Governor Eno emphasised the need to fast-track the project, calling for “clear timelines, defined milestones, and actionable next steps” to move the initiative from the planning stage to execution.
The governor noted that accelerating delivery of the strategic maritime infrastructure remains central to the state’s economic diversification and blue economy agenda.
The Akwa Ibom State Government and its prospective partners also reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing the Ibom Deep Sea Port initiative, which is expected to position the state as a major maritime, trade and logistics hub in the Gulf of Guinea.
The engagement underscored stakeholders’ resolve to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
Governor Eno 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 Ekpenyong; Managing Director of Hensek Integrated Services, Engr. Uwem Okoko and other members of the state delegation.
Observers and stakeholders say the Paris session is a significant step toward translating the port project’s technical and investment plans into concrete execution.
