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NwekereNdokl:
This flyover is a disaster. Tiny one lane. Uzodimma has failed imo state for a whole eight years

What do you know about flyovers?

NwekereNdokl:
Mumu keep deceiving yourself. This is a tiny one lane flyover. Once a car break down on this, then the traffic will stretch up to Onitsha and Port Harcourt.

and why would a car break down? It will be tolled off the road….
And when you look at the flyover, not compulsory you use the flyover to access port harcourt road, you can use the roundabout to access it

This flyover is actually nice. Very cool finishing. Super happy that Hope used craneburg for the project. The quality can be seen.

I just wished they had made the path where they Converge double lanes.

Broveens42:
What do you know about flyovers?

wizzyvibes:
This flyover is actually nice. Very cool finishing. Super happy that Hope used craneburg for the project. The quality can be seen.

I just wished they had made the path where they Converge double lanes.

When you understand the concept of this flyover, you wouldn't wish anything.
Infact you would give a standing ovation for such ingenuity.

This is the first time I'm seeing a project born out of sound education in Nigeria.

Stop defending nonsense. The flyover is a mistake and make likely be demolished by the next administration.

Ttipsy:
and why would a car break down? It will be tolled off the road….
And when you look at the flyover, not compulsory you use the flyover to access port harcourt road, you can use the roundabout to access it

Owerri

I don't like this new flyover, but if people like it so be it

Covering Assumpta from view is foolish

Owerri

Beautiful Aerial View Of Imo State Airport Road, Ngor Okpala
📷 Credit: Favour Gfpdrones Onyedika

Amah70:
Gov can pave the streets of Owerri with gold, but where will the plaudits come from?
There is no federal presence in Orlu and the entire zone. No sports stadium, no fire service, no federal housing, Orlu urban roads are like in civil war era;
Imo adjudged the most educationally advanced state can never have its people accept the FALSEHOOD that governors are meant to develop only the state capital.

I don't really have what to say to u.

Owerri

Owerri | 2

Mikeman123:
It's commendable that Imo govt wants to build a bus terminal in Owerri.But why name it Holy Ghost bus terminal.Look at the inscription on the construction sign post.Holy Ghost bus terminal already exists in Enugu because the area where it is situated is known as Holy Ghost area.I wonder why we should copy the name

It's called that because there's an old secondary school where Kanu Nwankwo schooled call Holy Ghost college that is close to it.
If you don't know Holy Ghost college Owerri then you have never been to Owerri before

SmartPolician:
Enugu's Holy Ghost terminal was named after Holy Ghost Catholic Cathedral, a magnificent worship centre that was built in 1950s that sits almost next to the terminal in Enugu.

In fact, the entire area is called Holy Ghost park (which is one of the busiest parks in Enugu) because of the beautiful edifice. Holy Ghost in Enugu is a church, not a school.

Holy Ghost college Owerri used to be a Catholic secondary school built in 1949 before your holy Ghost church

Why Nigeria’s eastern CNG hub could redefine the nation’s energy future

Joe Ibe
August 15, 2025

FG refute CNG price hike, says price adjustments is private sector driven
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Nigeria’s compressed natural gas sector is experiencing unprecedented momentum, with over $791 million in investments flowing into the ecosystem in just two months of 2025. At the centre of this transformation lies a groundbreaking industrial development that could reshape the country’s energy landscape: the Anoh CNG Park in Imo State, positioned to become Nigeria’s premier eastern manufacturing hub for compressed natural gas infrastructure and equipment.

Market dynamics drive investment surge

The Nigerian CNG market has demonstrated a remarkable growth trajectory, with vehicle conversions surging from approximately 4,000 units to over 100,000 vehicles within a single year. This explosive growth, driven by the Presidential CNG Initiative’s ambitious targets, has created substantial demand for locally manufactured equipment and infrastructure.

Current market indicators paint a compelling picture. As of Q1 2025, CNG costs approximately ₦230 per standard cubic meter, providing vehicles with 10 kilometres of travel compared to ₦891 worth of petrol for the same distance—representing a 74 percent cost saving. This economic advantage has attracted over $500 million in total sector investments and created more than 84,000 direct and indirect jobs across the value chain.

The sector’s infrastructure has expanded rapidly, growing from just 11 CNG stations nationwide in 2017 to over 63 daughter stations and 242 certified conversion centres by April 2025. Government projections indicate Nigeria will have between 125,000 and 200,000 CNG vehicles on roads by December 2025, targeting one million conversions by 2027.


Strategic location advantage

The Anoh CNG Park, being developed by Gulf of Guinea Midstream Limited, benefits from exceptional strategic positioning, located less than 500 metres from the ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC) facility in Assa, Imo State. This proximity offers direct access to processed natural gas, potentially reducing operational costs by 15-20 percent compared to facilities requiring gas transportation.

Imo State has emerged as a significant gas sector player following the AGPC Plant’s commencement of operations by the end of the year 2025. The facility would be processing 300 million standard cubic feet per day, positioning the state among Nigeria’s largest gas producers. The underlying ANOH field contains approximately 4 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves and 200 million barrels of condensate, providing substantial feedstock for downstream manufacturing activities.

Financial projections signal strong returns

Industry analysts project compelling financial performance for CNG manufacturing facilities. Phase One development of the Anoh park requires an estimated $25 million investment, distributed across CNG mother station infrastructure (32%), manufacturing facility construction (40%), equipment procurement (18%), and working capital (10%).


Conservative revenue projections indicate:

Years 1-3 Revenue Streams: $23-32 million annually from CNG supply, equipment manufacturing, and industrial services

Financial Performance: 22-30 percent internal rate of return over 10 years, with a 3.8-4.5 year payback period

Market Opportunity: Nigeria’s CNG equipment market presents $300-400 million in addressable value by 2027.

These projections assume conservative capacity utilisation scaling from 30 percent in Year 1 to 70 percent by Year 3, with gas supply at willing buyer/willing seller rates of $2.57/MMBtu and manufacturing margins of 35-40 percent.


Technical specifications and OEM integration

The park’s technical foundation centres on Atlas Copco’s proven CNG compression technology, featuring BBR series reciprocating compressors with 5-15 MMSCF/D capacity, operating at pressures up to 350 bar with >92% energy efficiency. Manufacturing capabilities include high-pressure cylinder production up to 3,600 PSI, pressure reduction measurement systems, and electronic control units through reverse engineering.

Atlas Copco’s established Nigerian presence, including partnerships with major operators like Powergas, provides technical credibility and maintenance support essential for industrial park operations.

Competitive landscape: East vs north strategy

The Anoh facility faces strategic competition from the Ajaokuta CNG Manufacturing Park in Kogi State, designated as Nigeria’s northern CNG hub. However, this creates complementary rather than competing dynamics, aligning with federal objectives for balanced regional development.


Ajaokuta’s advantages include a central location bordering 10 states, direct AKK pipeline access, federal designation as a northern hub, and a $27.3 million mini-LNG facility partnership. Anoh’s competitive positioning offers an earlier 2026 operational timeline, direct gas processing facility access, an established Imo State industrial ecosystem, and proximity to southeastern markets including Port Harcourt, Aba, and Onitsha.

The market segmentation strategy positions ANOH for southeastern states with export potential to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, while Ajaokuta targets northern states and Chad/Niger corridors, creating comprehensive national coverage.

The project’s development by Gulf of Guinea Midstream Limited, a new entrant in Nigeria’s midstream sector, represents fresh capital and innovative approaches entering the market. This positions the company to leverage emerging opportunities in the rapidly expanding CNG ecosystem while contributing to the Southeast’s industrial diversification.

Development timeline and milestones

Phase One Implementation (2025-2026):


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Q4 2025: Environmental assessment completion, financing closure, equipment procurement

Q1-Q2 2026: Manufacturing facility construction, mother station installation, workforce recruitment

Q3 2026: Operational commencement with initial conversion kit production

Performance Targets (2026-2027):

2,500+ direct jobs created


15,000+ conversion kits manufactured annually

5 MMSCF/D CNG production capacity

$20+ million annual revenue generation

Expansion Roadmap (2027-2030): Capacity expansion to 15 MMSCF/D, an additional 30 hectares of development, an export terminal for regional markets, and advanced ECU production capabilities.

https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/why-nigerias-eastern-cng-hub-could-redefine-the-nations-energy-future/?amp

Governor Hope Uzodinma is teaming up with a private player to build what he calls Imo Digital City and the project is progressing:

Here's the link: https://www.imodigitalcity.com/about

Below - master plan and real pictures

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SmartPolician:
Even more pictures

Next will be dredging Nworie river in Owerri to get a beach city.

Gov Hope Uzodinma pouring the federal allocations to Imo state on Owerri soil building what comes to his fancy.

But he demolishes all ancient relics in Orlu, from Fire Service Station to NEPA buildings to NITEL headquarters to closure of Orlu campus of Imopoly ... - no promise to build anything on the demolished site.

Amah70:
Next will be dredging Nworie river in Owerri to get a beach city.

Gov Hope Uzodinma pouring the federal allocations to Imo state on Owerri soil building what comes to his fancy.

But he demolishes all ancient relics in Orlu, from Fire Service Station to NEPA buildings to NITEL headquarters to closure of Orlu campus of Imopoly ... - no promise to build anything on the demolished site.

What do you want us to do with this piece of information? Obviously, there's nothing we can do about it. The man has been totally clueless. Thank God he's even doing something now.

SmartPolician:
What do you want us to do with this piece of information? Obviously, there's nothing we can do about it. The man has been totally clueless. Thank God he's even doing something now.

Ohakim wasted billions of Naira then on dredging Nworie river for beach city.
Uzodinma is like he is planning to hand power over to Ohakim to continue with Ohakim/Uzodinma style - Owerri must remain the only modern city of Imo state.

SmartPolician:
What do you want us to do with this piece of information? Obviously, there's nothing we can do about it. The man has been totally clueless. Thank God he's even doing something now.

Loooooooooooooooooooooooool @ the man has been totally clueless...

As you said, thank God he's doing something now

IMO STATE GOVERNMENT BEGINS FIRST PHASE 305 NEW SCHOOLS, KICKS OFF 105 NEW CLASSROOMS ACROSS THE STATE

Imo State is witnessing a major boost in education infrastructure as Governor Hope Uzodimma has begun the construction of 105 new classrooms across schools in all 27 local government areas.

The large-scale project, which cuts across both primary and secondary schools, is part of the governor’s drive to create modern learning spaces, tackle overcrowding, and improve access to education for Imo’s growing student population.

Governor Uzodimma emphasized that the initiative aligns with his 3R Agenda of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Recovery. The classrooms, described as the first phase of a wider education renewal plan, will serve as a foundation for more upgrades expected in the coming months.

GOVERNOR UZODIMMA BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF 55 NEW PRIMARY HEALTH CENTERS ACROSS IMO

Imo State Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, has begun the construction of 55 new Primary Health Centers across the state in a bold move to strengthen healthcare delivery and bring medical services closer to rural communities.

The project, which cuts across all local government areas, is part of the administration’s commitment to revamping the health sector and ensuring accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare for every Imo citizen.

Governor Uzodimma described the construction of the facilities as a milestone in his government’s people-oriented agenda, stressing that the health centers will be fully equipped and staffed to provide round-the-clock services, with special attention to maternal and child health, disease prevention, and emergency response.

The Primary health center projects are as follows:

ABOH MBAISE — ENYIOGWUGWU

ABOH MBAISE — IBEKU

AHIAZU MBAISE — NNARAMBIA

AHIAZU MBAISE — OBODO AHIARA/IHENWEORIE

EHIME MBANO — UMUEZE 2

EHIME MBANO — UMUAKAGU

EZINIHITTE MBAISE — AKPODIM

EZINIHITTE MBAISE — EZINIHITTE -MBAISE 6

IDEATO SOUTH — ISIEKENESI 2

IDEATO SOUTH — UMUESHI

IDEATO SOUTH — UMUOBOM

IHITTE UBOMA — AMAYI

IHITTE UBOMA — UMUAWUCHI/NOMO

IKEDURU — IHO

IKEDURU — UZOAGBA

ISIALA MBANO — OBOLLO

ISIALA MBANO — IBEME

ISIALA MBANO — ANARA

ISU — AMANDUGBA 1

ISU — ISU NJABA

MBAITOLI — OGBAKU

MBAITOLI — IHITTE

NGOR OKPALA — IMEIRIENWE

NGOR OKPALA — AMALA/NTU

NGOR OKPALA — OHEKELEM NNORIE

NGOR OKPALA — OBIKE/ELELEM

NJABA — OBINATOR

NJABA — AMUCHA

NKWERRRE — UMANACHI

NKWERRRE — UMUDI

NKWERRRE — OWERRENKWOJI 1

NWANGELE — AMAIGBO 7

NWANGELE — DIM NA N’UME

NWANGELE — ABAJAH 1

OBOWO — ACHARA

OBOWO — UMOLOGHO/UMUAGU

OGUTA — EJEMEKWURU/AKABOR

OGUTA — EGWE/EGBUOMA

OHAJI EGBEMA — OHUBA

OHAJI EGBEMA — EGBEMA F

ONUIMO — UMUOKO

ONUIMO — OKOHIA

ORSU — AMANNACHI

ORSU — AMARURU

ORU EAST — AMIRI 2

ORU EAST — AMAGU

ORU EAST — AKATTA 1

ORU EAST — AWO OMAMMA 1

ORU WEST — OTULU

ORU WEST — MGBIDI 1

OWERRI NORTH — OBIBI EZENA

OWERRI NORTH — EMEKUKU 1

OWERRI NORTH — ORJI 2

OWERRI WEST — OROGWE/OHII

OWERRI WEST — OFOROLA

Oguta

Oguta 2

Owerri