The Akwa Ibom State Government is moving steadily toward the full launch of the Ibom Deep Seaport, advancing work with prospective partners following recent technical talks in Paris.
A Technical Committee chaired by Barr. Mfon Ekong Usoro visited the proposed port site yesterday alongside master planners Dar Al-Handasah and the Commissioner for Works, Prof. Eno Ibanga, to review accessibility plans in anticipation of projected port traffic.
The day began with a briefing at the Ministry of Works conference room in Uyo, after which the delegation conducted an on-the-spot assessment of Unyenge and neighbouring communities to gauge progress and local conditions.
Members of the inspection team included former Secretary to the State Government Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem; Mr. Rabah Ait Ali, Principal Consultant with Dar Al-Handasah; Engr. Prof. Akaninyene Ekong, SSA Projects to the Governor/Director of Projects; the Commissioner for Works and his Permanent Secretary and directors; Managing Director of Amitec Construction Engr. Aiman Samua; and presidential aides Dr. Essien Ndueso and Engr. Solomon Eyo.
The site visit follows a high-level technical meeting in Paris last weekend between Governor Umo Eno, the Ibom Deep Seaport Implementation Committee, and representatives of Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Group as the state progresses toward project execution.
