The Federal Executive Council has approved the full business case of Ibom Deep seaport at their meeting on Wednesday.
The State Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Ini Ememobong who announced this in a statement said it signals the Federal Government’s approval for the full commencement of the port.
According to him ,”the approval is coming on the heels of the vigorous push by the Udom Emmanuel led administration for the actualization of this long awaited vision. “
“It will be recalled that previous administrations since 1999 have made several attempts at kick starting the seaport, without success.”
The Commissioner however expressed the appreciation of the State Government President,Vice President and the entire members of the Federal Executive Council and all involved in the landmark decision.
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Ememobong also appreciated the tireless work of the Technical Committee for the Implementation of the Deepsea Port led by Mrs Mfon Usoro and the entire officials of the Akwa Ibom State Government.
He assured that with the development, Governor Udom Emmanuel will soon layout a full scale implementation plan for both the Deepsea port and the Liberty Oil and Gas free Zone, also recently approved for commencement.
