Loveth Okoli
Calabar seaport has facilitated a voyage of 7,000 tons of cocoa export to United States of America after 14 years of closure.
The cocoa was loaded by Starlink Global and Ideal Limited through Ecomarine Terminals in Calabar Port.
Calabar port, located in Cross River State has faced draft limitations for over 14 years after concession, but the feat is a turning point in the history of the port and it signals improving non-oil export from Nigeria.
Speaking at the load out ceremony in Calabar, the Governor, Cross River State, Ben Ayade, said the state is rich in agricultural resources, urging the NPA to expedite action on the dredging of Calabar channels in other to aid increase in exports.
Ayade, who was represented by the Commissioner for Commerce, Mrs. Rosemary Archibong, said “Its time for us not to just export raw materials, but export processed goods’ She urged the indigenes to exploit the massive opportunities that the numerous cash crops in the state present.
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