In a bid to revitalize the local commerce and stimulate economic growth, the Chairman of Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Dr. Thomas Bariere has unveiled an ambitious plan to reconstruct the Bori Motor Park.

Dr Bariere disclosed this on Friday, May 21, 2023 during a meeting with members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and business owners at the Bori Motor Park in Bori.

A statement from his office said this visionary initiative holds great potentials for fostering economic development within the LGA, positively impacting businesses, employment opportunities, and the overall prosperity of the community.

Bori Motor Park situated at the heart of Khana LGA, serves as a bustling hub for transportation, trade, and economic activity. Its strategic location connects rural communities, neighboring towns, and cities, making it a vital economic lifeline for the region.

This motor park serves as a major transit point for various goods and services, facilitating trade, and driving the local economy. It is also serves as convergence point for commercial transport heading in different directions.

For instance, those traveling to Kono, en route Opobo; Asarama, en route Ikuru Towo, Ngo and Kaa Waterfront, Port Harcourt, Ikot Abasi, Uyo, and Calabar, among others can always find commercial vehicles heading their destination from Bori Motor Park.  

According to the statement, the Bariere administration’s reconstruction plan for Bori Motor Park focuses on upgrading and expanding the existing infrastructure and facilities.

It informed that the plan includes improving the layout and design of the Motor Park, constructing modern terminals, providing proper parking spaces, establishing designated loading and offloading areas, and enhancing security measures around the park.

The statement further informed that the ambitious plan is envisaged to create a more efficient and organized transportation hub, attract more businesses and customers, and generate employment opportunities.

It added that “as the Motor Park develops, there will be a growing demand for personnel to oversee operations, manage logistics, provide maintenance services, and operate ancillary businesses such as food vendors and shops. This will help to alleviate unemployment rates and improve livelihoods within the local community”.

Stakeholders think Dr. Thomas Bariere’s plan to reconstruct the Bori Motor Park demonstrates a commitment to economic growth and development, asserting that the future of Bori Motor Park shines brightly as a catalyst for progress and sustainable development.