The dangers of abandoning original Ibaka Deep Seaport master plan for dugout port concept

Businessday | 17-05-2026 11:57am |

The Ibaka Deep Seaport project, envisioned over the past two decades, has been recognized as a significant infrastructural initiative aimed at enhancing maritime trade in Nigeria. Recent discussions have raised concerns regarding the potential abandonment of the original master plan in favor of a dugout port concept. Stakeholders emphasize that deviating from the established plan could pose risks to the project's viability and its intended economic benefits. The implications of such a shift are being closely monitored by industry experts and local authorities.

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