Delta Govt to Examine Prospect For Rail Project

Nelson Utip

The Government of Delta State has mandated its Economic Team to evaluate the feasibility of a railway project in the state, the proposal was presented by Mr. Duke Jerome-Scott, Managing Director and CEO of Jezreel Engineering Services Limited when he interfaced with The Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme at the Government House in Asaba on Tuesday where he revealed the outline of the proposed rail routes which will include Osubi-Effurun-Agbarho-Ughelli-Patani and Agbor-Umunede-Ogwashi-Uku-Asaba-Bridge Head, with a connection to the federal rail line from Ujevwu to Itakpe.

He emphasized that the project is aimed at driving economic growth, create jobs, increase revenue, and provide vital services to local communities:

“Delta Government on Tuesday said the State Economic Team will study an investment proposal for building a rail transportation system in the state,” He said while acknowledging the challenges of rail road constriction, calling for alternative financing options to ensure the project’s prompt delivery.