Minister of Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the actualisation of the Agge Deep Sea Port in Bayelsa State, describing the project as a game-changing maritime infrastructure that will unlock investment opportunities, create thousands of jobs, and accelerate economic growth in the Niger Delta.
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, made the commitment in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, stressing that the proposed deep sea port remains a key priority under the Federal Government’s agenda to expand Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure and deepen the blue economy.
According to the minister, the project aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s economic transformation strategy aimed at boosting trade, industrialisation and sustainable development across the country.
Oyetola said the Agge Deep Sea Port would serve as a major maritime gateway in the South-South region upon completion, enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness in regional and international trade while reducing pressure on existing ports.
“The Agge Deep Sea Port project is a critical component of our strategy to expand Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure and strengthen the nation’s competitiveness in regional and international trade. It will significantly contribute to job creation, economic development and investment inflows into the Niger Delta region,” he said.
The minister disclosed that the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is working closely with the Bayelsa State Government and other stakeholders to fast-track the implementation of the project.
He noted that beyond improving maritime capacity, the port would stimulate economic activities across multiple sectors, including logistics, fisheries, shipbuilding, maritime services and tourism.
Oyetola further stated that the project is expected to generate thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities while attracting both local and foreign investors to the region.
“The Agge Deep Sea Port will not only enhance Nigeria’s maritime capacity but also create thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities. It will stimulate local and foreign investment, accelerate economic development in the Niger Delta, and strengthen the nation’s position as a maritime hub in West Africa,” he added.
The minister also commended Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, for his support for the project and for aligning the state’s development plans with the Federal Government’s Marine and Blue Economy agenda.
Reiterating the government’s resolve to deliver the project, Oyetola described the Agge Deep Sea Port as a catalyst for regional transformation and a cornerstone of Nigeria’s maritime future.
The project is widely seen as one of the strategic infrastructure initiatives expected to drive the growth of Nigeria’s emerging blue economy and expand the country’s role in global maritime trade.