Construction Starts on Nigeria's Multibillion-Dollar Bakassi Deep Seaport After 12-Year Delay
Nigeria has formally kicked off construction on the long-delayed Bakassi Deep Seaport following a groundbreaking ceremony led by Vice President Kashim Shettima. First conceived in 2014, the multibillion-dollar maritime hub aims to expand national shipping capacity and drive regional economic growth in Cross River State. The milestone development follows years of regulatory hurdles, environmental assessments, and fresh financing partnerships.
The construction phase of the Bakassi Deep Seaport project has formally been set in motion, with a groundbreaking ceremony performed by President Bola Tinubu. President Tinubu represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, described the multibillion-dollar project as a strategic
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