Akuro Tobin Commissions ₦45m Concrete Landing Jetty, Waiting Hall in Kalio Ama
By Mercy Tula, OKRIKA — The Executive Chairman of Okrika Local Government Area, Chief Hon. Akuro Alfred Tobin, DSSRS, JP, has commissioned a 45-metre concrete landing jetty with a passengers’ waiting hall at Kalio Ama, Okrika, Rivers State.
The project, constructed by the present Okrika Local Government Council administration at a reported cost of ₦45 million, is expected to ease transportation challenges and boost economic activities in the riverine community.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by the South-South Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Aaron Chukwuemeka, who served as the Special Guest of Honour.
Residents and other stakeholders who witnessed the inauguration expressed satisfaction with the project, describing it as a landmark achievement that would improve water transportation and provide a more convenient environment for passengers travelling to and from the community.
The landing jetty and waiting hall are expected to strengthen connectivity for the people of Kalio Ama, facilitate the movement of passengers and goods, and support local commerce.
The project adds to the infrastructure initiatives of the Akuro Tobin-led council administration, with residents expressing optimism that such developments would contribute to improved transportation and economic opportunities in Okrika Local Government Area.
