
Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, addressing workers during his first visit to State Secretariat on Wednesday, January 29, 2020
The Federal Ministry of Environment, alongside the Technical Committee, have held the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) hearing for the proposed Orashi Integrated Special Energy and Gas Free Zone in Oguta and Ohaji Egbema.
This significant milestone marks a crucial step towards the development of the Orashi Energy Free Trade Zone project, which is expected to unlock the hydrocarbon value chain located in Imo State.
The Orashi Energy Free Trade Zone project, initiated by Governor Hope Uzodimma, aims to promote economic development in the corridor by leveraging the strategic location near the Oguta Lake and Orashi River. The project is designed to enhance energy supply, support infrastructure development, and stimulate economic growth in Imo State and Nigeria as a whole.
The EIA report presentation is a critical step in the project’s development, as it assesses the potential environmental impacts of the project and provides recommendations for mitigation measures. The report’s findings will inform the project’s design and implementation, ensuring that it is environmentally sustainable and responsible.
The Orashi Integrated Special Energy and Gas Free Zone is expected to become a hub for energy and economic growth, attracting investments and creating jobs in the state. With the EIA report presentation, the project is one step closer to realization, and Imo State is poised to take a giant leap in economic development.