A maritime giant, Antwerp Port International of Belgium has taken over the Bakassi Deep Seaport, which is one of the legacy projects of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State.
This was disclosed on Tuesday by Ayade during a boat ride to the site of the deep seaport, with representatives and port director, of Antwerp Ports International, Stefan Cassimon.
Ayade said the essence of the visit was to inspect the site and survey the location’s suitability and adaptability of the port.
He said the tour would strengthen the commitment to the partnership with the Port of Antwerp International and the Cross River State government to either take the investment from public placement strategy or direct investment by investors.
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The governor expressed delight that a celebrated name in the maritime Industry was involved in the Bakassi Deep Seaport project. Ayade had earlier received a Belgian ambassador, Daniel Betrand, who led the team on a courtesy call on him at Government House, Calabar.
Ambassador Bertrand on his part said the team was in Calabar to “to discuss further on the wonderful project in Bakassi and to ensure that the project will be a success as soon as possible.”
The ambassador disclosed that “Cross River is of interest to Belgium because you are close to the sea where you have so many potentials and endowed with very industrious population. So, I think that a lot is possible here for you and for us.”
