…As ICRC presents FBCC Certificate to Transport Minister

Governor Udom Emmanuel has applauded President Mohammad Buhari led the federal government’s determination to fast track the actualisation of Ibom Deep Seaport, IDSP.

The governor also thanked the Federal Ministry of Transportation, led by Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, and all relevant federal regulatory agencies including the NPA, ICRC, and others for working tirelessly with Akwa Ibom state government to actualise a vision that will transform the economic fortunes of the entire country.

He poured encomiums on the Technical Committee on Realisation of Ibom Deep Seaport, led by Barrister (Mrs.) Mfon Usoro, for its dedication and high sense of patriotism displayed in pursuing the project.

These commendations came on the heels of an announcement that the federal government is set to move to the next level of the procurement process of the Ibom Deep Water Port (IDWP) through Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

Governor Emmanuel speaking through the Commissioner for Economic Development and Ibom Deep Seaport, Mr. Akan Okon said ” the government and people of Akwa Ibom state are very happy with this development and we must appreciate President Mohammad Bihari for his visionary leadership and thank the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi and all relevant regulatory agencies who diligently and tirelessly with our state government and contributed to the success so far recorded.”

He maintained that ” this certification is clear evidence that the federal government appreciates the extensive benefits Ibom Deep Seaport will attract to the country in terms of expansive business and employment opportunities”.

“In addition, this development will provide federal with an additional port to help decongest other ports and ensure that Nigeria enjoys seamless engagement in its maritime sector”. He said.

In his capacity as Commissioner for Economic Development and Ibom Deepseaport, Mr. Akan Okon commended Governor Udom Emmanuel for his commitment to the realisation of Ibom Deep Seaport demonstrated by his prompt response to issues related to the project.

“Governor Emmanuel is focused on leaving sustainable legacies in the state, which drives his passion for the realisation of Ibom Deep Seaport. With such commitment, it is easy to state that Akwa Ibom is fully committed towards speedy completion of the project”.

Meanwhile, the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Mr. Chidi Izuwah, presented the Full Business Case Compliance Certificate for the project to the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, in Abuja on Monday.

During the presentation, the ICRC DG, Mr. Izuwah noted that “the IDWP project is planned to become a major national and regional economic gateway that will provide additional container handling capacity for the country.

“In addition to containers, the IDWP is expected to handle petroleum products, crude oil, natural gas, vehicles and bulk trade in natural resources thereby expanding and further developing the Nation’s transport sector’, he said.

The DG appreciated tremendously the leadership that the Federal Ministry of Transportation, through the able and tireless Honourable Minister, Rt. Hon. Amaechi has provided for the project. The DG also appreciated the MD Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala-Usman, and the Akwa Ibom State Governor, HE Udom Emmanuel for all their effort in getting the project to this point.

The IDWP project involves the development of a Greenfield Deepsea Port and accompanying Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Akwa Ibom State in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The proposed Port and FTZ are part of the planned Ibom Industrial City initiative that will be established on a 14,400-hectare site donated by the Akwa Ibom State Government (AKSG) free of charge.

It may be recalled that Bollore/Power China emerged the preferred bidder for IDSP following the transparent bidding process that held earlier. FEC presentation and approval and commercial close is the next stage for the project.

Mr. Chidi Izuwah, presented the Full Business Case Compliance Certificate for the project to the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, in Abuja on Monday.

FEC presentation and approval and commercial close is the next stage for the project.

flyingpig:
Paper and crayon project

No excitement till I see cranes and actual machines on ground.

yomi96:
na so them they quick build seaport? Its a lot of work,lot of permits,visibility studies,dreading. Guy e plenty.

flyingpig:
Paper and crayon project

No excitement till I see cranes and actual machines on ground.

yomi96:
how i wish this govt has vision.The problem of nigeria is buhari,he has taken nigeria ten steps backwards with Greed,nepotism,bigotry,faliure,no vision,everytime borrow borrow. Shame on the e-rats and the people that voted him

yomi96:
na so them they quick build seaport? Its a lot of work,lot of permits,visibility studies,dreading. Guy e plenty.

Neonspook:


Lekki deep seaport was approved by the FG in 2003, commercial close 2011 and just now being built. The process is very long. The FG seems to be moving faster will Ibom deep seaport considering it was approved in 2015.

JAMO84:
When you see cranes and machines on ground, you will still call it Photoshop or audio, just like the second Niger bridge

Okoroawusa:
I Love PMB

Okoroawusa:
I Love PMB

flyingpig:
Paper and crayon project

No excitement till I see cranes and actual machines on ground.

oyatz:
Good development.

Hon Rotimi Amaechi may not be liked in the South-South but he knows his onions and means well for the South-South and Nigeria at large.