Ibom deep-sea port

Overview:

• The Ibom deep-sea port is a planned port project located on the Gulf of Guinea in Akwa Ibom state in southern Nigeria.
• Global Maritime And Port Services is serving as an adviser and consultant on the project, while Dar Al-Handasah is acting as the master planner.
• It is being developed as part of the Federal Government Greenfield Development Programme.
• The Federal Government has approved a 50-yr concession to help it attract investors.
• It is hoped the port will serve as a regional shipping hub upon completion.
• Initial construction began in March 2017.

Jon Moore - Journalist