The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has urged the Federal Government to expedite action on the establishment of the Ibom Deep Seaport project.
The National President, Solomon Adodo, said at a press conference in Uyo on Monday, that the project would enhance the development of Akwa Ibom and the South-South region.
It would be recalled that Gov. Umo Eno on Saturday at a reception in his honour, stated that the deep seaport project was one of the terms that led him into joining the All Progressives Congress (APC)
He said that when on stream, the Ibom deep seaport would brighten the economic future of the South-South region through massive job creation.
He called the president to match his words with action by ensuring the realisation of ibom deep seaport project in no distant time as promised.
“But words must be matched with action. We therefore call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to expedite the Ibom Deep Seaport Project, a transformative initiative with the potential to unlock jobs, drive industrial growth, and fortify our nation’s economic recovery.
“Akwa Ibom’s future as an industrial and maritime hub must not be delayed,” Adodo said.
Adodo described the movement of Eno from the People’s Democratic party (PDP) to APC as a courageous move that signals his determination to secure the best future for Akwa Ibom people.
He said the governor being responsible and visionary leader took a people-driven decision to align the state with the transformational leadership of President Tinubu at the centre.
Adodo urged Eno to work with all relevant stakeholders to interpret effectively and sustain president Bola Tinubu’s transformative vision even beyond 2027.
While also calling on the governor to always amplify the creativity, resilience and enterprise of Akwa Ibom youth in all his dealings.
Adodo reassured him that with his alliance to the centre, those things would be easily achieved.
“Akwa Ibom must be at the heart of Nigeria’s renewed journey towards hope, growth, and greatness.
“It is a courageous move that signals his determination to secure the best future for the state, one that aligns with the positive changes already reshaping our nation,” he said.
He urged Eno to stay focused on the path of good governance, to amplify the creativity, resilience, and enterprise of Akwa Ibom youth, and to work with all stakeholders to sustain the economic transformation (NAN)
