Eno: Our People Excited over Approval for the Establishment of Íbom Deep Sea Port

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has expressed immense pride in the excitement among the state's populace regarding President Bola Tinubu's approval of the financing for the Ibom Deep Sea Port Project. Speaking through a statewide broadcast, Governor Eno emphasized that this approval represents a pivotal moment in the state's economic trajectory.

He described the Ibom Deep Sea Port as more than just an infrastructure project, but as a catalyst for economic growth, international trade, investment, industrial development, and job creation. According to the governor, the port will "reposition Akwa Ibom as a major economic and maritime hub in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea."

Eno also extended his gratitude to President Tinubu for his confidence in the state and his dedication to national development. He assured the President of Akwa Ibom's full cooperation to ensure the project's success, stating that the state will fully support President Tinubu's re-election following the January 16, 2027, election.

Governor Eno also thanked the people of Akwa Ibom for their warm reception and hospitality towards President Tinubu and his team, noting that the overwhelming turnout demonstrated the state's peaceful, welcoming, and investment-friendly environment. He expressed appreciation to traditional rulers, religious leaders, political stakeholders, youths, women, security personnel, civil servants, students, and all other individuals who contributed to the historic visit.