- The project is a collaborative endeavor between the Bayelsa State government, federal authorities, and private investors, operating within a public-private partnership framework.
- Bayelsa State’s governor met with Minister Oyetola in Abuja last October to discuss the state’s maritime potential, sparking momentum for the Agge port project.
A significant new deep sea port project in Bayelsa State is gaining momentum, as federal officials recently convened to propel plans for the $3 billion facility.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the port will be constructed in Agge, a community within the Ekeremor Local Government Area, and is set to generate employment opportunities and catalyze economic growth in the region.
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The project is a collaborative endeavor between the Bayelsa State government, federal authorities, and private investors, operating within a public-private partnership framework.
This initiative aims to alleviate congestion at Nigeria’s existing ports while bolstering maritime infrastructure and promoting socioeconomic development in the area.
“This port will make Bayelsa State a key transport hub for both northeastern and southeastern Nigeria,” said Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. A team from his ministry is now in Bayelsa to work with state officials on getting the project started.
The Agge deep sea port project is part of a larger initiative to improve Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure.
Similar projects are underway in various locations, such as Badagry, Ondo, Ibom, and Bonny. Additionally, the government recently launched a new inland dry port in Ogun State.
Bayelsa State’s governor met with Minister Oyetola in Abuja last October to discuss the state’s maritime potential, sparking momentum for the Agge port project.
Bayelsa has since become the first coastal state to establish its own Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, further demonstrating its commitment to developing the sector.
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While an exact timeline for completion has yet to be announced, the recent arrival of the federal steering committee indicates that the project is entering its next phase.
