Abia State Government has finalised advanced arrangements with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) for the construction of a new train station in Umuahia. The state Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this during a briefing for journalists in Umuahia. He stated that the project reaffirms the administration's commitment to infrastructure development in the state. The new station is expected to improve rail connectivity and boost economic activity in the region. Specific timelines and funding details for the project were not disclosed. The current state of the existing rail facilities in Umuahia was not addressed during the announcement. The Nigerian Railway Corporation has not issued a separate statement on the agreement. No groundbreaking date or contractor details were provided.
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