The state government has been tackling the ravaging effect of erosion across many areas for years, like the area it had now reclaimed in Uyo, the state capital, which is being remodeled and transformed into an exquisite tourist haven, called the ARISE Resort.
The other issue was the Ibom Deep Sea Port, which is the main focus of this piece because this is a prime project that would have a significant impact on the economy of the state and the nation
According to Governor Eno, given the nature of the two projects and the dire need for urgent interventions, it was imperative to request for assistance from the Federal Government through Mr. President, as Federal Government’s input was critically needed to succeed in the two projects.
Presently, governments, especially in the Niger Delta, are seeking to develop their economies beyond oil- and therefore the audacious plan to develop the Ibom Sea Port certainly fits that bill.
Yes, the Akwa Ibom State Government is investing and promoting agriculture, it is heavily funding SMEs and horning the skills of budding entrepreneurs and artisans, it is paying keen attention to education from primary, secondary to tertiary levels, but there is no way you can discuss “Akwa Ibom Beyond Oil” without making reference to the Ibom Deep Sea Port project. It is without doubt the game changer!.
The reason is simple. this project will not only boost maritime activities and the blue economy, it will create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
For those who don’t know, the Ibom Deep Seaport (IDSP) and Ibom Industrial City (ICC) projects have achieved major milestones in its development journey to date.
The IDSP is an ongoing greenfield project, sponsored by the Akwa Ibom State Government (AKSG), and promoted under the auspices of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), through the Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMoT), the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC).
