Tinubu Approves Ibom Deep Seaport After Governor Eno’s Request

President Bola Tinubu has accepted the proposed Ibom Deep Seaport undertaking in Akwa Ibom State following a request by Governor Umo Eno.

Tinubu introduced the approval on Friday throughout a reception and rally organised in his honour on the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

The President was within the state to inaugurate initiatives executed by the Eno administration.

Responding to Eno’s attraction for the Federal Government to help the long-awaited seaport undertaking, Tinubu acknowledged the governor’s request and subsequently declared, “Okay, it’s approved.”

The announcement adopted a pledge by Eno that Akwa Ibom State would ship two million votes for Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 if the Federal Government accepted and delivered the undertaking.

Speaking on the occasion, Eno described the proposed seaport as a significant financial undertaking able to increasing maritime actions, attracting investments and creating employment alternatives within the state.

“Give us Ibom Deep Seaport, we will deliver two million votes. This deep seaport is capable of unlocking the economy of the state, the South-South region and Nigeria at large,” the governor stated.

Eno stated the undertaking remained one of the essential calls for of the folks of Akwa Ibom, including that its completion would strengthen the state’s place in worldwide commerce.

He recalled that the undertaking, initially conceived through the administration of former Governor Victor Attah because the Ibaka Deep Seaport and Industrial City, had remained unrealised for many years.

The governor additionally stated the ability would function a significant transhipment hub, create hundreds of jobs and appeal to worldwide commerce and funding.

Tinubu had beforehand promised to help the institution of the deep seaport throughout his 2023 presidential marketing campaign rally in Uyo.

At the time, he referenced the Lekki Deep Seaport in Lagos for example of the form of maritime infrastructure he hoped to ship in Akwa Ibom.

Eno additionally reaffirmed the state’s help for Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, saying its resolution to affix the All Progressives Congress was geared toward strengthening its relationship with the Federal Government and attracting growth.

The President’s announcement marks a significant growth within the state’s longstanding pursuit of the proposed maritime undertaking.