Governor Bassey Otu has pledged full collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to breathe new life into Calabar Port and push forward the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport.
Speaking while receiving the NPA Governing Board, led by Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, Governor Otu said the State’s strategic location makes the partnership “a natural marriage” that will boost trade, tourism, and economic growth nationwide.
Key Highlights:
✅ Plans to dredge the Calabar channel for larger vessel access
✅ Renewed push for the Bakassi Deep Seaport as an agricultural export hub
✅ Joint efforts to improve security, port access roads, and community relations
✅ Vision to position Calabar as a cruise tourism destination
💬 “Let’s change the narrative and take action that will stand the test of time,” — Gov. Otu
With stronger State–Federal collaboration, Calabar Port could once again become a gateway for regional trade and prosperity.