Tinubu Approves Ibom Deep-Sea Port, Akwa Ibom International Airport Status
The president said the projects will boost economic growth, create jobs and support his 2027 re-election push.
- On Friday, President Bola Tinubu approved the Ibom Deep Seaport project while addressing residents at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
- Governor Umo Eno's pledge that Akwa Ibom would deliver two million votes for Tinubu's 2027 re-election prompted the approval, with Tinubu citing the Lekki Deep Sea Port from his former Lagos State Governor tenure as a model.
- Additionally, the President approved international airport status for the Victor Attah International Airport and committed to supporting palm produce cultivation and processing initiatives to create economic opportunities for Nigerians.
- Governor Eno stated the seaport "is capable of unlocking the economy of the state, the South-South region and Nigeria at large," generating significant economic value across multiple levels.
- Expressing confidence in his 2027 re-election, Tinubu described his overnight stay as a "second term presidential sleep" and urged residents to collect their Permanent Voter Cards.
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Ahead of January 2027 general elections, electorates in Akwa Ibom State have assured President Bola Tinubu, of 2 million votes, following his express approval of the multi – million dollars Ibom Deep Seaport project. Addressing the mammoth crowd that turned out to welcome him at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium during his working visit to […]
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