Despite the controversy surrounding the award of the dredging contract of the Escravos channel, the controversy has no way affected the project as host communities have given support to the ongoing dredging exercise due to the expected rippling economic benefits the project will to the Delta ports. In this interview with the Vanguard Maritime Report, the Chairman of the Delta State Seaports' Stakeholders Association, Mr Emiko Oghomienor, said that stakeholders are very keen on ensuring that the project is completed within the stipulated time