Imo Orashi River Port not known to the government — FG

The  proposed Orashi River Port being promoted by the Imo State government, is not known to the Federal Government.

The Minister of Transportation, Engr Muazu Sambo, made this declaration while speaking to newsmen at the just-concluded World Maritime Day celebration in Lagos.

He said: “The Federal Government is not aware of the Port, the Ministry is also not aware of such a port.

“I am yet to get in touch with the Imo State governor.

“As far as we are concerned, the Orashi River Port is not known to the government.”