BREAKING: Tinubu Approves Ibom Deep Seaport, Makes Fresh Promises to Akwa Ibom

• President Bola Tinubu has approved the Ibom Deep Seaport following Governor Umo Eno’s request, describing the project as an opportunity to expand economic activity in Akwa Ibom.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the request for the establishment of the Ibom Deep Seaport in Akwa Ibom State, expressing confidence that the project would support development across the South-South.

Tinubu announced the approval on Friday, November 6, during an All Progressives Congress presidential rally at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

The announcement followed an appeal by Governor Umo Eno, who urged the Federal Government to support the delivery of the maritime project.

“Your request for the Ibom Deep Sea Port is hereby approved,” Tinubu said.

According to the Presidency, Tinubu linked the decision to his administration’s commitment to extending development to communities across the country. He said the seaport would bring economic value to Akwa Ibom and the wider region.

Eno described the project as a major economic priority for the state, saying it could stimulate maritime and industrial activities, attract investment and create jobs.

The governor also connected his request to the approaching presidential election, pledging that Akwa Ibom would deliver two million votes for Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 if the Federal Government delivered the facility.

He said the proposed port could serve as a transhipment hub and expand the state’s access to international trade.

The project has featured in Akwa Ibom’s development plans for years. Eno recalled that it was conceived during former governor Victor Attah’s administration as the Ibaka deep seaport and industrial city.

Friday’s announcement provides fresh presidential backing for the proposal. The anticipated jobs and trade benefits remain expectations tied to its eventual delivery.