Railway project able to rejuvenate rural economy-Sen. Okowa
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Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa,Governor of Delta State (Image source:twitter/DSG)
The Delta state government has said that the Itakpe-Warri rail line will aid in fostering socio-economic development of the communities around the rail-way line in the state.
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Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi (L) with Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Delta state Governor (R) in a train. (Image source:twitter/DSG)
Speaking at the inauguration of the commercial operations of the Itakpe-Ajeokuta-warri line in Owa-Oyibu,Ika North East, the Governor said “This railway project has the capacity to kick-start new small-scale businesses, support existing ones and rejuvenate the rural economy”