Akwa Ibom State is the only state that is served by three export free zones. That means, triple benefits for investors. There is an export processing zone at Ikot Abasi, home to Nigeria’s multi – billion dollar Aluminium Smelter Company, Alscon. The state also falls within the catchment areas for Calabar export processing zone and the oil and gas free zone in Port Harcourt.

Because we are positioned midway between the two port cities of Calabar and Port Harcourt, Akwa Ibom has unlimited access to the world, whether by air or by sea. Much more, we have become part of Nigeria’s gateway to the countries of Central Africa, like Cameroon, Gabon, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea and Congo. These are great market potentials for our industries.

Currently, the Federal Government is dredging the Atlantic Coast at Ikot Abasi so that sea going vessels can berth at the port. This should help the export drive of Alscon and for you, foster business growth.