Reviewed the recently submitted Technical Feasibility Report prepared by Worley Parsons
By James Akaninyene
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Published on June 6, 2026
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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed the commitment of the State Government and its partners to the realisation of the Ibom Deep Seaport Project following a high-level technical engagement and working session with Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Group in Paris, France, Friday, 5 June 2026.
The session reviewed the recently submitted Technical Feasibility Report prepared by Worley Parsons and examined the critical pathways for investment, project implementation, and long-term sustainability.
During the engagement, Governor Eno emphasised 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.
In a release by the State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Aniekan Umanah said the Governor was accompanied by the Chairman of the Technical Committee on the Ibom Deep Seaport Project and former Director-General of NIMASA, Mrs Mfon Usoro, Esq.; the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; the Commissioner for Science and Digital Economy, Dr Frank Ekpeyong; Managing Director, Hensek Integrated, Engr Uwem Okoko, and other members of the state delegation.
