Nigeria, March 10 -- Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, says President Bola Tinubu has reassured him of federal support for the long-delayed Ibom Deep Seaport project, a key economic initiative expected to transform the state's economy.

Mr Eno spoke on Saturday during the 2026 International Women's Day celebration held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Thousands of women from across the state attended the event.

The celebration, themed "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls," had Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, as a special guest.

Mr Eno said the president had personally assured him that the federal government would support the realisation of the Ibom Deep Seaport.

"Thank you, Mr President, for the...