Commendable. Hopefully, it is real and not the rice farming investments from Singaporean investors that never existed.




That said, Oron road which links the airport should be expanded and have pedestrian lanes, closed gutters (wonder what is fine in seeing open gutters). That road currently is a disgrace; the result of utilizing quacks who termed themselves Gitto construction.

Freedom2016:


You think it's by accident or by the will of God that only Lagos ports are the only fully functional ports in Nigeria? Despite ports in Calabar, Warri, Port Harcourt, Onne and Onitsha. This is by design!

That knowledge is not new sir but besides the point.

Exactly what I want wike to do.

There'll be competition which is good news for our economy. Let's pray NPA, Maritime, Customs, etc doesn't ffrustrate this effort.

richidinho:
Ok
Pls thou shall not follow in the footsteps of the cursed tribe of Federal govt of Nigeria that patronized black market investors in China

Deal with the right investors so that the project can start sooner that later.

No wonder!!! So this government is built around youths like Kufre that is why they are getting it write, a govt that promised us metering company within 8months we have started submiting CV

Una welldone oooo

china is not good ba.? you are not getting it "write"

though there are port in calabar,ph but they are substandard compare to lagos port since lagos port is congested already this is a great opportunity for Ibom thus its a welcome development.

seguno2:
We should celebrate a deal that is ALMOST done?
So what should we do when the deal is FINALLY done?
Moreover, what should we do when the seaport is DELIVERED and operational?

Desperate people celebrate any win when they been losing for decades. Let us have this in hope of better times.

When deal done watch them like hawks make sure it's done well.

When seaport is operational make sure the port Authority maintains it.

Maybe you should think of investing the Akwa Ibom government looking for some for wearhouses and such.

emmykk:
china is not good ba.? you are not getting it "write"

Ask them if they were able to speak english in china?
Yet that is where they go to seek for help

vivavik:
Exactly what I want wike to do.

You are from bonny kingdom right?

Intellect20:

Haba Afonja

It is safe to say that you have nothing reasonable to reply to my comment.
Bye.

Freedom2016:
I can't wait to use this this port. Igbos will channel all their shipments via this port. The 900 billion naira Lagos gets will now go to our brothers in Akwa Ibom. To God be the Glory. I hope that Buhari and yorubba will not frustrate this project.

Thank you, United We Stand!

Freedom2016:
I can't wait to use this this port. Igbos will channel all their shipments via this port. The 900 billion naira Lagos gets will now go to our brothers in Akwa Ibom. To God be the Glory. I hope that Buhari and yorubba will not frustrate this project.

bobo they r trying hard to frustrate d project o. Imagine awardng the contract to a fashion designer without letting the state that owns the project to know.
Am part of this project cos my boss is one of the committee members.
But thnk God for the man we hv as govr, na d real mr integrity not what afonjas label that thin thief.

what a wonderful development.

But my brother, I think you should concentrate on why you got into d meeting in d first place....but if ur job is to take selfies then thumps up...u deserve an award for employee of d month

Biafra loading... 1, 2, 3....


Psych

yaki84:

bobo they r trying hard to frustrate d project o. Imagine awardng the contract to a fashion designer without letting the state that owns the project to know.
Am part of this project cos my boss is one of the committee members.
But thnk God for the man we hv as govr, na d real mr integrity not what afonjas label that thin thief.

A good friend(Senior Assistant ) was involved in this project under Akpabio with the surveying aspect, so when I speak of people frustrating it I know because I witnessed it. Akpabio was threatened to abandon it or he will be dealt with. I still suspect Udom will be warned to leave it soon or else. There is a reason why none of the ports in SS and SE are fully functional...Calabar, Warri, Port Harcourt, Onitsha and Onne. And Port Harcourt, Warri, Onne, and Calabar are all owned and controlled by Dangote and Atiku....is it a coincidence? It's not by accident, it is by design. All of of SS and SE have no clue what they are doing to us. Same with airports...Only Lagos and Abuja are fully functional in terms of direct international flights.

jmichlins:
you no be journalist or press secretary to any party involved and you choose to take a selfie in the middle of an important meeting. If they sack you for not being serious with work now you will blame the president or your old aunt in the village. See woman no take photo na you wey be man do am

Can you imagine! In the middle of a meeting as important as that he was busy taking selfies..

This is how state Governor and Government should be thinking.

Idrismusty97:
Well this is encouraging. I hope it isn't just talk. If it succeed it will create another Lagos-like city and will greatly reduce the strain on present Lagos. I hope they will be a functional port in the South-South.

BTW who is that sponge bob taking selfie?

Is there no sea port in port-Harcourt?there should be;a state as important as that.

seguno2:


Is there no port in Calabar and in PORT Harcourt?
Why have the Igbos not channelled all their shipments to them?

They are not licensed for commercial import export

seguno2:


Is there no port in Calabar and in PORT Harcourt?
Why have the Igbos not channelled all their shipments to them?

Deep port bro.....that's what is lacking at those places you mentioned....larger vessels only terminate at Bonny Buoyancy only lighter vessels passes bonny to Onne and Port Harcourt same applicable to Calabar

This is refreshingly nice if the deal can be consummated.

Ol boy...the nose of this guy eh! It is wide enough to accommodate all the containers from 1 ship already.

See as the Chinese babe just dey look the guy for the 5th picture like she's tryna say, "谁是你的自拍帮助吗？" (Who your selfie epp?)

I pray it is completed. The South south and south east really deserves a functional sea port.

S

Freedom2016:
I can't wait to use this port. Igbos will channel all their shipments via this port. The 900 billion naira Lagos gets will now go to our brothers in Akwa Ibom. To God be the Glory. I hope that Buhari and yorubba will not frustrate this project.

.
Many guys are just writing on Nairaland due to their myopic brain and low iq...Lagos is the only city in Nigeria that Atlantic ocean enter their city, all other states in Nigeria are with lagoon/rivers that enter their cities, Epe/Badagry/Apapa have one of the deepest sea port in west Africa so that's why it's easier for both foreign/local importers to patronise lagos port. We have gelegele seaport here in edo state but it can never contain very huge ships. Then the issue of Niger/delta militant is another problem so many ship owners are more comfortable with lagos sea port than any other state in Niger delta. After dredging akwa ibom deep sea port it can only contain moderate sized ship just like our gelegele seaport in edo state. So u people should stop hating lagos because GOD sees other states in Nigeria before he allowed Atlantic ocean to enter inside their city while all other state in Nigeria can only dredge lagoon and small small rivers. In term of civilization lagos is number one. So stop hating yoruba people because of their blessings, lagos is now enjoying 13% oil allocation because of their oil. But we edo are always moving forward without being jealous of any tribe. GOD bless edo state and Nigeria

jstbeinhonest:



Una no dey tire with your lies?.All the monies generated from sea ports go to the FG.The NPA is a federal agency.

guy explain this first

seguno2:
We should celebrate a deal that is ALMOST done?
So what should we do when the deal is FINALLY done?
Moreover, what should we do when the seaport is DELIVERED and operational?

Segu-no2, I de see you o!
You want change shirt?
Sidon dia, de carry no.2.
Till when they complete the DEAL!

Blue3k:


If they're qualified why not don't assume everyone is as dumb as u. 170 million people and nobody qualified to build it but they're qualified to run and maintain it successfully in your mind. Ports aren't big deal they've existed forever mind you. Then after all this time we should have experts that can build and design. Don't under estimate ability of your country men just because they dont have big names yet.

after all these time we should have experts that can build and design, yet after all these while we still import toothpicks, people still fly abroad for treatments, we have just one car manufacturing company(that people are still skeptical of patronising), yet we have qualified doctors and engineers, why do you think Nigerians don't like made in Nigeria products, it's because we have a proven track record for mediocrity and substandard end products, and contracts are awarded based on qualifications and a track record of quality end products.

Freedom2016:


A good friend(Senior Assistant ) was involved in this project under Akpabio with the surveying aspect, so when I speak of people frustrating it I know because I witnessed it. Akpabio was threatened to abandon it or he will be dealt with. I still suspect Udom will be warned to leave it soon or else. There is a reason why none of the ports in SS and SE are fully functional...Calabar, Warri, Port Harcourt, Onitsha and Onne. And Port Harcourt, Warri, Onne, and Calabar are all owned and controlled by Dangote and Atiku....is it a coincidence? It's not by accident, it is by design. All of of SS and SE have no clue what they are doing to us. Same with airports...Only Lagos and Abuja are fully functional in terms of direct international flights.

This guy must be a joker?

lol.
Federal property owned by Atiku and Dangote? see this guy o.

InyinyaAgbaOku:

They are not licensed for commercial import export

Stop lying. NOT LICENSED? Where did you get that fiction from?None of those ports are on the Sea but quite far inland and not suitable for large vessels. Vessels that have to travel inland are at risk of piracy and many insurers will not take the risk in Nigeria
This is the story across the entire Nigeria coastline which is mostly mangrove and swamp.
In terms of cost Lagos is the most viable because it does not need any dredging and Lagos can easily accommodate 4 more ports. Any port in Lagos will cost 4 times as much to build in other places plus there is a need to build evacuation infrastructure (roads and rail).
In fact Ondo state offers a better alternative but has been marginalized because of politics(people will say , is it only SW but outside of Lagos is a better option in terms of cost and the coast is not far from Ore which is better for some parts of the country

rassan:
S.
Many guys are just writing on Nairaland due to their myopic brain and low iq...Lagos is the only city in Nigeria that Atlantic ocean enter their city, all other states in Nigeria are with lagoon/rivers that enter their cities, Epe/Badagry/Apapa have one of the deepest sea port in west Africa so that's why it's easier for both foreign/local importers to patronise lagos port. We have gelegele seaport here in edo state but it can never contain very huge ships. Then the issue of Niger/delta militant is another problem so many ship owners are more comfortable with lagos sea port than any other state in Niger delta. After dredging akwa ibom deep sea port it can only contain moderate sized ship just like our gelegele seaport in edo state. So u people should stop hating lagos because GOD sees other states in Nigeria before he allowed Atlantic ocean to enter inside their city while all other state in Nigeria can only dredge lagoon and small small rivers. In term of civilization lagos is number one. So stop hating yoruba people because of their blessings, lagos is now enjoying 13% oil allocation because of their oil. But we edo are always moving forward without being jealous of any tribe. GOD bless edo state and Nigeria

Badagry port

Anyways, your point has been noted.
but there is an implicit reason why many comments you are up there are the way they are.

It is because of the paranoia that the other end does not want any good thing for my own region.
This paranoid thinking is on both sides.