By Chimezie Godfrey
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the actualisation of the Agge Deep Sea Port in Bayelsa State, describing the project as a transformative maritime infrastructure that will stimulate economic growth, create thousands of jobs and attract local and foreign investments to the Niger Delta.
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, made the commitment in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, stressing that the Agge Deep Sea Port remains a priority project under the Federal Government’s drive to unlock the vast potential of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy.
According to the minister, the project aligns with the economic vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at revitalising the nation’s economy through strategic investments that promote trade, industrialisation and sustainable development.
“The Agge Deep Sea Port project is a critical component of our strategy to expand Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure and strengthen the nation’s competitiveness in regional and international trade. It will significantly contribute to job creation, economic development, and investment inflows into the Niger Delta region,” Oyetola said in the statement signed by his Special Adviser, Dr. Bolaji Akinola.
The minister assured that the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is working closely with the Bayelsa State Government and other stakeholders to ensure the speedy realisation of the project.
He explained that upon completion, the deep seaport would serve as a major maritime gateway for the South-South region, facilitate international trade, reduce pressure on existing ports and boost economic activities across the country.
“The Agge Deep Sea Port will not only enhance Nigeria’s maritime capacity but also create thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities. It will stimulate local and foreign investment, accelerate economic development in the Niger Delta, and strengthen the nation’s position as a maritime hub in West Africa,” he said.
Oyetola also commended Douye Diri for his commitment to the project and for aligning the state’s development agenda with the Federal Government’s Marine and Blue Economy policy objectives.
The minister further highlighted the opportunities the port would create in key sectors, including logistics, fisheries, shipbuilding, maritime services and tourism, noting that the project would open new pathways for sustainable growth and prosperity.
Reiterating the Federal Government’s resolve to ensure the successful delivery of the project, Oyetola described the Agge Deep Sea Port as a catalyst for regional transformation and a cornerstone of Nigeria’s maritime future.
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