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Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has inaugurated a nine-meter fast security escort vessel, ‘MV Norfin Swift’ built by Norfin Offshore Shipyard Ltd in Oruk-Anam saying more private investments would be attracted to the state.
The inauguration of the project which took place at the Shipyard located along the Oruk-Anam axis of the East-West road, also culminated in the official unveiling of the multi-billion naira shipyard.
The governor said the security vessel which is for charter and direct purchase, as well as oil and gas related services was a historic endorsement of the industrialisation agenda of his administration.
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The event which took place at the Shipyard located along the Oruk-Anam axis of the East-West road, also culminated in the official unveiling of the multi-billion naira shipyard by the governor.
Speaking on the occasion, the governor reiterated the readiness of the state government to partner the Norfin Group.
He lauded Charles Udonwa, the investor, a singaporean-based ship builder for his decision to site the shipyard in the state, noting that the gesture is worthy of emulation.
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He condemned the recent attack on the shipyard and charged the host community to see the investment as an asset that must be protected, noting that irrespective of the location, the shipyard would benefit the entire country.
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FG to assist shipbuilding firm, Norfin Offshore
The shipyard, located in Akwa Ibom State, has begun the production of security patrol vessels.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, made the pledge on Saturday in Oruk Anam Local Government Area,
Akwa Ibom State, while inaugurating the Norfin Offshore’s shipyard.
Mr Mustapha, represented by the Minister of State for Power, Goddy Abba, spoke of the readiness of the Federal Government to partner the firm and “provide for as much as it requires to succeed.”
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, in his remarks, said his administration was out to attract more private investments and provide a conducive environment for investors.
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Norfin Group, which owns a shipyard in Oruk Anam, Akwa Ibom State, said it has begun the building of security patrol vessels to curb militancy in the Nigerian maritime corridors.
Iniekong Udonwa, the CEO of Norfin Group, disclosed this on Friday to reporters at the shipyard
The shipyard, ironically, was attacked on January 19 by some suspected militants who destroyed properties worth millions of naira.
“This is the only shipyard in Nigeria that is going into ship building, others are only into maintenance and repairs.