Tinubu Vows to Complete Eastern Rail Line Linking Port Harcourt to Maiduguri

• President Bola Tinubu pledged to complete the Eastern Rail Line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri, emphasizing its economic potential during a meeting
• He also promised federal support for developing the Anambra Basin, estimated to hold 1 billion barrels of oil and significant gas reserves

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to complete the Eastern Rail Line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri in Borno State.

The president committed this during an interactive session with South-East leaders in Enugu State on Saturday.

The meeting followed Tinubu’s one-day visit to Enugu, where he commissioned various projects initiated by Governor Peter Mbah’s administration.

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu also promised federal support for developing the Anambra Basin, which holds an estimated 1 billion barrels of oil and 30 billion cubic feet of gas.

“Gas is an alternative to petrol; we must invest in it without delay. Together, we will achieve this,” Tinubu stated, adding that collaboration with capable governors was key to progress.

After inaugurating several projects, the president praised Governor Mbah’s innovative development strategies, including the GTC Smart Green School, New Haven/Bisalla Road, the International Conference Center, the Command-and-Control Center, and 150 patrol vehicles equipped with surveillance cameras.

Tinubu also virtually commissioned additional projects from the Enugu State Government House, emphasizing that improved security infrastructure would spur economic growth.

“This investment in security demonstrates what is possible when we work together. It shows that increased revenue to states and local governments can drive meaningful development,” he said.

The president highlighted unity and collective progress, applauding leaders across party lines. He mentioned Abia State Governor Alex Otti as an example of exemplary leadership.

“We are one large family called Nigeria, living in different rooms within the same house. Let’s build this house for today and future generations,” Tinubu concluded.