President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the request by Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for the development and actualisation of the Ibom Deep Seaport.
Speaking during a rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, the Governor promised that the Ibom Deep Seaport will be made possible by his administration.
He urged the people of the State who had not collected their Permanent Voter’s Card to do so immediately to enable them participate in the 2027 general elections.
The President who is seeking re-election under the platform of the APC, assured that a re-election for him will translate to the development of the Ibom Deep Seaport.
He commented on some transformational initiatives of his administration such as NELFUND for students, the fuel subsidy removal which has ended a massive financial strain on states, foreign exchange reforms which has changed the Naira and stabilized the economy, and the
Lagos- Calabar Coastal Highway.
He urged the people to support his administration for continuous stability and more positive development across the country, stressing that fuel subsidy is gone forever.
Earlier, while commissioning the International Terminal Building at the Victor Attah International Airport, and the 7.868km Ring Road III Extension, linking Idoro Road to Ikot Ekpene Road across Uyo and Ibiono Ibom, the President who is on a working visit in Akwa Ibom State, praised the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno for his superlative performance and development strides in the State.
He commended Governor Eno for daring to undertake the reclamation of the 73 hectres gully erosion site, and for the great work of transformation of a wasteland to wealth land.
“These projects speak well of continuity and the benefits of having a great successor.
“Pastor Umo Eno you are a great man of conscience, commitment and vision. When you approached us for the permission to grant international flight operations, I didn’t hesitate, I read the memo, and gave the consent,” he said.
President Tinubu who was accompanied by his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, appreciated Governor Eno and the people of Akwa Ibom State for the overwhelming reception given him and his team.
Earlier, in his remarks, the Governor appreciated President Tinubu for accepting to visit the State and to commission projects.
He appreciated the President for granting approval for the Federal University of Technology at Ikot Abasi, Federal University of Agriculture, Obio Akpa, approving international flights for the Victor Attah International Airport, the Lagos- Calabar Coastal Highway, and the NELFUND which he said has benefited many students.
The Governor who had earlier made a strong case for the Ibom Deep Seaport, also appreciated the President for granting approval to the development of the seaport.
He assured the President that Akwa Ibom was committed to his re-election, and promised to deliver overwhelming votes for President Tinubu in the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
Also speaking, Senate President Godswill Akpabio commended President Tinubu for being a promise keeper, and appreciated him for the approval of the Ibom Deep Seaport.
He also assured the President of the support of Akwa Ibom people, adding that the state was united in love and stands on his mandate
