Oyetola noted that the natural depth of the seaport, which the Cross River Government put between 17 to 21 meters deep, would reduce the cost of capital dredging.
The former Osun State Governor added that once the deep seaport comes up, it would place Nigeria as the hub of trans-shipment in the African region.
“Because of the low drought of our major seaports, most large containers that are meant for Nigeria are diverted to other African countries.
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“So, I see the project as a welcome development and I assure you that we would drive the project as fast as you want, and I assure you, bureaucracy will not have a way here,” the minister added.
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