Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel has assured Akwa Ibom people that the Ibom Deep Seaport Project when operational will transform the State into a transshipment city that will provide thousands of direct jobs to citizens.
The Governor who spoke through the Commissioner for Economic Development and Ibom Deep Seaport, Akan Okon, said while Busan Port Authority, has agreed to provide the technical support towards the construction of Ibom Deep Seaport, the Korean Maritime and Ocean University have also agreed to partner the Akwa Ibom State Government in Manpower Development so as to train the pool of manpower that will be needed for the Ibom Deep Seaport Project.
Briefing Newsmen at the Victor Attah International Airport, Akan Okon noted that the partnership with the BPA team was in keeping with the Governor vision of establishing a good relationship with Busan Port Authority and tap from their wealth of experience of international best practices in Port construction and management.
