Niger Delta Youths Urge FG To Revive Regional Ports After Ibom Deep Seaport Approval.
The Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum (NDENYLF) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the Ibom Deep Seaport project in Akwa Ibom State.
The group also emphatically urged the federal government to extend similar attention to other ports across the Niger Delta.
The forum said on Monday, described the approval as a significant step towards unlocking the region’s maritime potential, attracting investments, creating employment and strengthening Nigeria’s position in international trade.
In the statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Dr. Doubra Okotete, and Spokesman, Legborsi Yamaabana, the forum said the presidential approval followed its recent press briefing in Port Harcourt, where it called for the actualisation of the deep seaport and comprehensive rehabilitation of maritime infrastructure across the region. NDENYLF also acknowledged the contributions of the Akwa Ibom State Government, the Senate President and other stakeholders in advancing the project. In the statement made available to journalists in Port Harcourt, the youth leaders stressed the approval should mark the beginning of a broader maritime development agenda rather than an isolated achievement.
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