Ibom Deep Sea Port Project Gains Momentum As Gov. Eno Leads Technical Team To Paris
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed the commitment of the State Government and its partners to the realization of the Ibom Deep Sea Port Project following a high-level technical engagement and working session with Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Group in Paris, France, on Friday, June 5, 2026.
The session reviewed the recently submitted Technical Feasibility Report prepared by Worley Parsons and examined critical pathways for investment, project implementation, and long-term sustainability.
During the engagement, Governor Eno emphasized the need to accelerate project delivery and called for clear timelines, defined milestones, and actionable next steps to move the project from the planning stage to execution.
The Akwa Ibom State Government and its prospective partners reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing the Ibom 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 Paris, France, I led a high-level technical session with Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Group and other partners on the Ibom Deep Sea Port Project.
“The meeting reviewed the recently completed technical feasibility report and focused on the next steps required to move the project from planning to execution. I emphasized the need for clear timelines, defined milestones, and accelerated implementation.
“The Ibom Deep Sea Port remains a key strategic project for our State. We are committed to working with our partners to bring this vision to reality and position Akwa Ibom as a major maritime, trade, and logistics destination,’ the Governor said on his verified Meta account.
According to a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Aniekan Umanah, the Governor was accompanied by the Chairman of the Technical Committee on the Ibom Deep Sea Port 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 Ekpenyong; the Managing Director of Hensek Integrated Services, Engr. Uwem Okoko, FNSE; and other members of the State delegation.