As part of his administration’s development strategy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to finishing the Eastern Rail Line, which runs from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri.
At his official visit to Enugu State on Saturday, the President made this commitment at a dialogue with leaders from the South-East.
President Tinubu also pledged to give the development of the Anambra Basin, a vital energy reserve, first priority in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson Mr. Bayo Onanuga. With an estimated 30 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 1 billion barrels of oil, the basin has the potential to greatly support Nigeria’s energy industry.
The president reassured the leaders of his administration’s commitment to promoting economic growth and development in the South-East.
Former Power Minister Professor Chinedu Nebo and Enugu State native Chris Ugoh made demands during the meeting, and President Tinubu listened carefully and promised to address their problems.
Nebo urged “the President to prioritise the completion of the remaining portions of the rail link” while praising the Tinubu administration for finishing the Port Harcourt to Aba segment of the Eastern rail line.
