The State Government through its Ministry of Planning and Budget and ANSIPPA is in talks with a Chinese firm for the development of rail projects in the State.

Governor Willie Obiano disclosed this at the governor's Lodge, Amawbia when he signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of an ultra modern bonded container freight terminal in the State.

The MoU with an investment size of five point five billion naira will see the execution of the project under a Special Purpose Vehicle to be called Anambra Bonded Container Freight Terminal at Ozubulu in Ekwusigo Council Area which will include a container shed, equipment maintenance workshop, Lorry/container park, control tower and tanks among others.

There would also be buildings to accomodate government agencies such as NAFDAC, NDLEA and the Nigeria Customs Service.
Under the MoU, the State Government is to contribute thirteen hectares of land amounting to about five hundred million naira as its equity while the investor will bring the balance of five billion naira.

Signing the MoU, Governor Obiano said his administration will complement the project with the rail project as according to him, heavy containers conveying goods on land is usually faced with lots of challenges.
The governor further said his government is also targeting to use the project to change the trend from importation to exportation as the terminal will provide the opportunity for Agro-manufacturers and other industrialists to export their products.

He expressed delight at the employment prospects which the project holds during the construction phaze and assured that his government will continue to create the enabling environment for investors to bring their wealth into the state.

Earlier, the Chairman of ANSIPPA and traditional ruler of Umuoji, Igwe Cyril Enweze acknowledged that the Terminal when completed, will act as a catalyst to the think home philosophy of the present administration, commending Governor Obiano for his vision that is transforming the State.

The Managing Director of the Investing Company, Chief Anthony Nwabunike observed that the project is very strategic as it will help address the numerous challenges which the business community in the state face in the hands of Customs officers on Federal roads and assured that they are committed to completing the project within the stipulated ten months completion period.

In a vote of thanks, the Commissioner for Road, Rail and Water Transportation, Princess Chinwe Nwebili noted that the project is another effort of the present administration that gives credence to its commitment towards the welfare of all sections of Ndi Anambra.
Formal signing of the MoU documents by the governor and the investor formed the highpoint of the ceremony.

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http://www.absradiotv.com/index.php/state/5871-anambra-begins-move-for-development-of-rail-projects-in-the-state

proposed anambra rail project

my govenor

Anambra again ?

These people are synonymous with good news.

It seems there are only 2 States in Nigeria: Lagos and Anambra...they are the only States that makes us smile lately

Abeg oo, dem fit dash Delta State to Anambra state cos wit all d Oyel Money, my state still dey backward. Ibori n his gang just won't allow dat state progress.

Misplacement of priority. Why not construct one road in Nnewi?
ObiAno the Media governor
MoU everywhere and nothing to show for it.

EmeeNaka:
Misplacement of priority. Why not construct one road in Nnewi?
ObiAno the Media governor
MoU everywhere and nothing to show for it.

Bros you well so

AbuEzeFemi:

Bros you well so

Bros, ask for what you can get. Railway and airport are just what Obiano want to use to trick people. He can't do it. Nnewi people need road. We really do.

EmeeNaka:
Bros, ask for what you can get. Railway and airport are just what Obiano want to use to trick people. He can't do it. Nnewi people need road. We really do.

but at least my brother he has started something small

... Great development. Think home philosophy is working.

agbangam:
Abeg oo, dem fit dash Delta State to Anambra state cos wit all d Oyel Money, my state still dey backward. Ibori n his gang just won't allow dat state progress.

Delta has a failed leadership who can't dream or be creative despite the Oil wealth

nice idea but i won't take it serious this election period.

EmeeNaka:
Misplacement of priority. Why not construct one road in Nnewi?
ObiAno the Media governor
MoU everywhere and nothing to show for it.

are u ok atall

Bishop000:
It seems there are only 2 States in Nigeria: Lagos and Anambra...they are the only States that makes us smile lately

you are right Lagos and Anambra on the rise

Will the railway be used only to move goods? It's a good one though.

Igboesika:
Anambra again ?
These people are synonymous with good news.

Good news brings Wealth

SlayerForever:
Will the railway be used only to move goods? It's a good one though.

the railway service will offer both passenger and strategic cargo or good haulage service to the benefit of Ndi Anambra

Another MOU?
Obiano the master of MOU's.

paramakina202:
Another MOU? Obiano the master of MOU's.

while you type in your palaces
some are out working to change there home land one step at a time

AbuEzeFemi:


while you type in your palaces

some are out working to change there home land one step at a time

What are you talking about?
Are you typing from your own palace or working to change anything or signing MOU's?

paramakina202:


What are you talking about?
Are you typing from your own palace or working to change anything or signing MOU's?

we are building Bridges of peace and economic progress across Africa

agbangam:
Abeg oo, dem fit dash Delta State to Anambra state cos wit all d Oyel Money, my state still dey backward. Ibori n his gang just won't allow dat state progress.

make we beg anambra a beg make una adopt delta state as part of anambra bikonu.

AbuEzeFemi:

we are building Bridges of peace and economic progress across Africa

That is progressive,are you working with Julius Berger?

paramakina202:
Another MOU? Obiano the master of MOU's.

some info

paramakina202:

That is progressive,are you working with Julius Berger?

my brother you just made me laugh

AbuEzeFemi:

my brother you just made me laugh

Smile !

paramakina202:

Smile !

we are all on the rise to greatness

AbuEzeFemi:

some info

I wish ndi Anambra and all SE states the best.

AbuEzeFemi:

we are all on the rise to greatness

So shall it be.

Some people from the land of brown roof huts will not like this.