CHINA HARBOR COMPANY BEGINS FEASIBILITY STUDY ON AZUMINI BLUE RIVER FOR ABIA SEA PORT
The process for a feasibility study on the proposed Abia State Seaport at Obeaku, in Ukwa East LGA, Abia State by Abia state government, in partnership with China Harbour Engineering Company, CHEC have commenced.
The Azumini Seaport is being planned and projected to position Abia as a gateway economy in the South-East, and to open up direct maritime access for Aba’s industrial cluster and the South East.
On completion,the Sea Port will help cut cargo costs for manufacturers, decongest Lagos Port, and create a new logistics corridor that will link Abia to global trade routes through the Imo/Azurnini Blue River.
The feasibility study will cover , economic, social, technical and environmental viability, the dredging requirements, port design, road, rail linkages, and private-sector financing models.
This is strategic infrastructure by Gov. Alex Otti's government in the “Rebuild Abia” agenda for job creation, export competitiveness, long-term revenue and greater economic growth for Abia State, and will make Obeaku Port the third Nigeria functional port along this corridor alongside Onne and Ibom Deep Sea Port.
When the feasibility study is completed, it will determine federal approvals, investment structure and timelines.