Otti Urges Swift Completion of Eastern Railway Corridor
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called on the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to fast-track the completion of the Eastern railway corridor, particularly the stalled Umuahia–Enugu section.
Otti made the appeal while hosting NRC’s new Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, in Umuahia. He expressed concern over the delay in the project, initially scheduled for completion in early 2024, and emphasized the importance of transportation to economic growth.
The governor also pledged full state support for securing NRC assets in Aba and highlighted ongoing efforts to modernize the state’s transport system, including the Umuahia Railway and Bus Terminal project.
Dr. Opeifa reaffirmed NRC’s commitment to connecting major South-East cities to the national rail network, aiming to boost the economy and reduce transportation costs.
