Abia state Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has restated the commitment of his administration to the provision of enabling economic environment that will turn Abia state into a choiced investment destination in Nigeria.
Ikpeazu made this remark Thursday at the Governor’s Lodge, Abuja, while receiving in audience the Federal Government Concessionaire for the Dry Port Project at Ntigha, Isiala Ngwa North LGA of Abia state.
The CEO of EASTGATE, Bill Nkemdirim came to the governor to formally introduce to him the company that will handle the actual construction of the project, Messers China Tianchen Engineering Corporation and to also inform him that every arrangement for the construction works have been concluded and that they are ready to start work at the site.
Governor Ikpeazu expressed deep delight at this development and assured them that his government will provide every necessary support to ensure that their work is seamless.
He stated that the Dry Port Project will be a powerful catalyst to the economic development of the state and indeed, the entire South east region. He stated that upon completion, businessmen who engage in import and export will not have to go beyond the state to enjoy port services as containers to and from the region will now be discharged at the port for onward movement to their final destinations.
