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PRESIDENT TINUBU ASSURES COMPLETION OF EASTERN RAIL LINE, ANAMBRA BASIN ENERGY RESERVE DEVELOPMENT
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Nicolas Adekeye / 4 months
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President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. The President made this promise during an interactive session with South East leaders in Enugu State on Saturday. He also pledged to support the development of the Anambra Basin, which is estimated to hold up to 1 billion barrels of oil and 30 billion cubic feet of gas. Former Minister of Power Professor Chinedu Nebo and Enugu State indigene Chris Ugoh appealed to the President to prioritize the completion of the Eastern rail line and develop the Anambra Basin energy reserve. President Tinubu responded, saying, “It is a work in progress. I inherited some of these critical problems and am committed to solving them.” He also emphasized the importance of gas infrastructure, stating, “Gas is an alternative to petrol. There is no wasting of time than to invest more in it. We will do it together, and I am lucky I have good governors”. During his visit, President Tinubu inaugurated several projects in Enugu State, including the GTC Smart Green School, New Haven/Bisalla Road, the International Conference Center, the Command-and-Control Center, and 150 patrol vehicles equipped with surveillance cameras. He praised Governor Peter Mbah for his development model and philosophy, saying, “We have committed leaders like Peter Mbah taking Enugu on the path of 21st-century development, taking Enugu to greater heights, and building our tomorrow today”. Governor Mbah commended President Tinubu for establishing the South East Development Commission and liberalizing the electricity sector. He reiterated his vision to grow Enugu’s economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion within 4 years, emphasizing the importance of security, quality education, and affordable healthcare.