A’Ibom to commence work on Ibom Deep Seaport in May

Technical Committee on the Actualisation of Ibom Deep Sea Port has met with the consultant, port master planner, Dar Al-Handasar Ltd, to finalise technical requirements for the groundbreaking of the City Gate and Sales Centre in May 2025 as directed by Governor Umo Eno.

Speaking at the meeting, which was held in Lagos yesterday, the Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport, Ini Ememobong, assured that the governor was committed to the actualisation of the Ibom Deep Sea Port and the Industrial City, describing it as a veritable channel for job and wealth creation.

Ememobong also promised to undertake extensive community and stakeholder consultation to ensure a hitch-free foundation laying ceremony and project execution.

In her remarks, the Chairman of the Technical Committee on the Actualisation of Ibom Deep Seaport, Mfon Usoro, expressed gratitude to the governor for his commitment to the transformational project, assuring the committee’s full cooperation.

She appreciated members of her committee for their dedication and the time they have invested into the work for the past 10 years, expressing optimism that the goal will soon be attained.

While expounding on the technical details for the next phase of the project, the lead representative of Dar Al-Handasar Ltd and Director of Operations for Central and West Africa, Nicolas Rizk, commended Eno for his determination to ensure the realisation of the project.