By; PATRICK TITUS, Uyo
Nigerian Navy through their subsidiary, the Naval Shipyard Limited, has indicated interest to build Passenger/Cruise Ferry Boats for Akwa Ibom State Government.
Commissioner for Information in Akwa Ibom State, Comrade Ini Ememobong disclosed this to journalists after an enlarged State Executive Council meeting on Thursday in Uyo, the state capital.
According to Ememobong, the move is intended to revamp a safe and comfortable water transport, in preparation for the full engagement of the State’s blue Economy potentials.
“HC-Transport informed EXCO that the Nigerian Navy through their subsidiary, the Naval Shipyard Limited will be responsible for the building of the Passenger/ Cruise Ferry Boats for the state government.” Comrade Ememobong stated.
He said that the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla would personally attend and undertake the contract-signing event for the boats.
To intensify the fight against sea pirates on its waterways, Comrade Ememobong said the state government has acquired 14 gunboats.
“EXCO ratified the award of contract for the reclamation and construction of ravine control facilities at Etim Umanah Street and environs, and Emergency Intervention Works at 2 Gully Erosion sites within Uyo metropolis.” Information Commissioner further disclosed among decisions of the Exco.
