The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has emphasized the significance of a railway project to the economic success of his state.
Otti, who was speaking to a delegation from the China Harbor Engineering Company LTD on Wednesday, noted that the Akwa Ibom State government had shown interest in working together with Abia State to connect the two States with a rail line.
He explained that if the plans are carried out, it would encourage commercial activities between the two States.
Otti told the Chinese company: “And the last time I had a conversation with my counterpart in Akwa Ibom State, he also indicated a plan to link Akwa Ibom with Abia because of the trade and cultural similarities. So, perhaps it is something that you may wish to look into. There is a design currently available, you may discard it and create your own.”
The State Chief Executive also conveyed a desire for the company to participate in the Abia Industrial and Innovation Park (AIIP) project at Owaza, Ukwa West LGA, as well as the revitalization of some of the non-operational Industries in the State.
The Abia Governor, who announced that the feasibility study of the Azumini Seaport project is nearing completion, said his administration was prepared to collaborate with China Harbor Engineering Company in developing the Seaport.
In his speech, Jason Wang, the Managing Director of the Chinese company, stated that his firm was ready to partner with the Abia project implementations.
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