The Ibom Deep Sea port project has reached a very critical stage leading up to actual construction.
The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Special Duties, Mr. Akan Okon gave the indication while addressing newsmen on arrival at the Ibom International Airport.

Okon  was in Abuja to participate in the Ministerial project development steering committee meeting held to approve the procurement procedure for the Ibom deep sea port.

The Housing Boss stated that the high powered meeting signaled a very critical stage in the project and had in attendance the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure Regulatory Concession Agency, the Nigerian Port Authority and the transaction advisers.