West Africa's Emerging Blue Economy Infrastructure Platform
Integrated Fisheries · Seafood Processing · Marine Logistics · Export Infrastructure
Building Nigeria's Flagship Marine Infrastructure Platform
Eburutu Fishery Development Limited (EFDL) is a government-backed Special Purpose Vehicle incorporated to develop, own, and operate an integrated fisheries and marine infrastructure complex on the Calabar River waterfront in Cross River State, Nigeria.
Structured as a sovereign-adjacent PPP, EFDL is majority-owned by Amet Industries Limited (60%) in strategic partnership with the Government of Cross River State (40%). Financed under a confirmed ECA-backed facility, with First Bank Nigeria Plc acting as Guarantor.
From ocean harvest to export container — a single vertically integrated platform optimizing operations at every stage of the seafood value chain.
Nsidung Beach, Esuk Ata Nso Iyak
Esierebom Waterfront, Calabar South LGA
Cross River State, Nigeria
Survey Plan CR/C/XX — Surveyor-General Signed, Feb 2026
Scale That Commands Institutional Attention
The Blue Economy Value Chain
From Calabar River to international export markets — optimized logistics at every stage.
World-Class Marine Infrastructure
ESG at the Core
Designed from the ground up to meet international ESG standards critical for ECA eligibility, EU market access, and DFI participation.
- 1 MW solar power module with battery storage.
- 40% carbon footprint reduction versus diesel-only baseline.
- NESREA-compliant water and wastewater treatment systems.
- Zero untreated discharge to the Calabar River.
- Sustainable harvesting quotas and stock management.
- 1,200+ direct and indirect jobs at steady state.
- Local community skills development and training programs.
- Women and youth employment mandates across operations.
- Integration framework for artisanal fishermen and cooperatives.
- Material contribution to Cross River State IGR.
- 40% equity partnership with the Government of Cross River State.
- International project finance standards and covenants.
- Full HACCP and ISO 22000 traceability and quality controls.
- Independent QC laboratory oversight and reporting.
- DSRA and lender reporting protocols aligned with ECA requirements.
Execution Readiness · April 2026 – January 2027
All commissioning must precede the February–March 2027 Nigerian general election cycle. January 2027 is a non-negotiable political and commercial deadline.
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A full investor data room including ECA term sheet, AKSU engineering report, confirmed survey plan, regulatory correspondence, PPP Agreement v2, and financial model is available to qualified parties under NDA.
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