Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has stressed the importance of railway project to the economic prosperity of his state.

Otti, who was addressing a delegation of China Harbor Engineering Company LTD, who visited him on Wednesday, noted that the Akwa Ibom State government had indicated interest in collaborating with Abia State to link the two States with a rail line.

He explained that the plans of achieved , would promote trading activities between the two States.

“And the last time I discussed with my colleague in Akwa Ibom State, he also indicated intention to link Akwa Ibom with Abia because of the trading and cultural affinity.So, maybe it’s something that you may want to have a look at. There is a design already, you may condemn it and do your own”, Otti told the Chinese company.”

The State Chief Executive also expressed desire for the company to be part of the Abia Industrial and Innovation Park , AIIP project at Owaza , Ukwa West LGA as well as the revival of some of the moribund Industries in the State.

The Abia Governor, who announced that the feasibility study of Azumini Seaport project is being concluded, said his administration was ready to partner China Harbor Engineering Company in developing the Seaport.

In his speech, Managing Director of the Chinese company, Jason Wang said his firm was ready to partner the Abia project executions