Gov. Eno Urges Clear Timeline for Ibom Deep Seaport Project Execution

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has called on the foreign partners involved in the Ibom Deep Seaport project to provide clear timelines for its execution.

The Ibom Deep Seaport was among the seaports approved by President Bola Tinubu for certification and compliance procedures.

In an effort to ensure the realization of the seaport, which had faced setbacks under previous administrations, the governor joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to align with the central government.

During a high‑level technical engagement and working session with Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Group in Paris, France, on Friday, Gov. Eno urged the partners to accelerate the project delivery timeline.

A statement from the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Aniekan Umanah, said the governor further urged them to move the project from planning to execution.

The statement disclosed that the Technical Feasibility Report prepared by Worley Parsons had been reviewed, and the critical pathways for investment, project implementation, and long‑term sustainability were examined.

Parts of the statement read: “Governor Eno emphasized the need to accelerate project delivery and requested clear timelines, defined milestones, and actionable next steps to move the project from planning to execution.”

“The Akwa Ibom 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.”