Kasim Sumaina in Abuja
The federal government, Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to actualisation of the Agge Deep Sea Port project in Bayelsa State.
While describing the project as strategic infrastructure initiative, government said that it will drive economic growth, create jobs, and attract both local and foreign investments to the Niger Delta region.
In a statement issued in Abuja, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, noted that the Agge Deep Sea Port remains a key priority of the federal government as part of ongoing efforts to unlock the immense potential of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy sector.
According to him, the realisation of the port aligns with the broader vision of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to revitalise the economy through transformative projects 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.”
He assured the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is working closely with the Bayelsa State Government and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the full actualisation of the project within the shortest possible time.
He noted that on completion, the port will serve as a major maritime gateway in the South-South region, facilitating international trade, easing congestion at existing ports, and providing a significant boost to 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 the governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, for his commitment to the project and for aligning the state’s development priorities with the Federal Government’s Marine and Blue Economy agenda.
He further highlighted the vast opportunities the port would unlock in critical sectors such as logistics, fisheries, shipbuilding, maritime services, and tourism, noting that the project would open new frontiers for sustainable economic growth and prosperity.
Oyetola, however reiterated government determination to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the Agge Deep Sea Port, describing the project as a catalyst for regional transformation and a cornerstone of Nigeria’s maritime future