President Muhammadu Buhari has again made history in Baro, by commissioning River port which was long abandoned.
Buhari during the commissioning at the weekend, said these was part of his strategic plans to develop the Nigerian Inland Waterways which spans over 10, 000 kilometres across 28 States of Nigeria.
He assured to complete all abandoned projects by previous Administrations both in Niger State and other parts of the country.
President Buhari, in a press statement issued by the Deputy Director of press , Muhammad Idris further assured that his administration is working tirelessly to reposition the economy through provision of modern infrastructural development to ensure efficient security as well as continue the fight against corruption.
He noted that Government will continue to pursue the timely completion of the Standard Gauge Railway Project and ensure that the whole country is linked by rail.
Buhari called on Nigerians to vote the All Progressives Congress (APC) Government into power again in order to ensure that all ongoing projects embarked upon by his administration are delivered timely.
Also, the Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for making the commissioning of the Baro River Port a reality.
He noted that it was in compliance with President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive that all abandoned projects by previous administrations and ongoing projects must be completed timely. He called for the effective use of the facility.
Speaking earlier, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authorty (NIWA), Sen. Olorunnibe Mamora stated that there was a Colonial Port in Baro, Niger State which served the Inland Water Transportation needs of the people and thrived until the late 1970s.
He further informed that it was this same port that has been resuscitated for commissioning by Mr. President.
