Otti approves feasibility study for Azumini-Obeaku seaport corridor project

Governor Alex Otti, on Tuesday, approved the immediate commencement of a feasibility study for Abia’s proposed Azumini-Obeaku Seaport and Inland Waterways Corridor project.
Mr Otti announced the approval at a meeting with officials of China Harbour Engineering Company Limited, held in Nvosi, Isialangwa South LGA.
He directed the company to expedite the study and shorten its proposed timeline.
“Somehow, deep in my mind, I know that this is the approach. It is good to understand the details and all that is required.
“So, you can take it that approval has been given for the feasibility study to commence. But then, six to seven months is a long time, and if we can shorten it, that will help,” he said.
The governor also directed relevant government agencies to expedite action and commence the process of obtaining the federal government’s approval for the project.
“We need to start the process immediately, hoping that the feasibility study will return positive because the study may also show that the project is not viable,” Mr Otti explained.
Mr Otti further advised the company to conduct an inspection visit to the proposed project site before the study. According to him, the proposed location is about 19 nautical miles from the high seas, a distance that may require dredging.
Mr Otti expressed optimism that the project would be realised if properly pursued.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette

Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Sport
Nigerian athletes win 14 medals at CAA Region II championships
He said Nigeria’s dominance was most evident on the track, as sprinters swept several titles across the U-18 and U-20 categories.

States
Former deputy governor of Bauchi loses two children in auto crash
Mr Tela, also a former senator, lost two of his children in an accident along the Bauchi-Azare road on Saturday.

Health
Gynaecologist warns against misuse of pregnancy prevention drugs
He explained that while contraceptives effectively prevent pregnancy, each method has potential side effects and requires appropriate medical guidance.

States
Prioritise good leadership over zoning, Plateau APC chair tells residents
He said people often sacrificed good leaders at the altar of zoning arrangements.

Politics
U.S. govt will closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 elections: Riley Moore
“What I’d say is that we’re certainly going to be watching these results and how these elections unfold and how they’re executed,” he said.

NationWide
NAPTAN backs replacement of NYSC khaki with adire, says it supports cultural identity
“We must support the use of indigenous fabrics and discourage sectional, tribal sentiments on this proposal,” he said.






