Water Transport Terminal Oron Akwa Ibom State

Transportation development reflects the state of advancement of a nation.
Thus, for a sound communication network, organized commercial transaction,
and general development of a community, an efficient transportation system is
of utmost necessity. The Nigerian situation cannot however be said to be
fully in consonance with accepted standards laid out for such a system.
The Nigerian Government has been much inclined to the development of
road and air transportation without adequate socio-economic appraisals. This
however has led to an inefficient transportation system in our coastal areas
which have been quite supportive to the growth of our national economy, in
terms of their agricultural products, oil and mineral deposits.
The Study of this thesis report on the proposed water transport terminal for
Oron is done with a view to achieving an effective transportation system
that will satisfy the yearnings of our river-side communities.
This thesis report is divided into eight chapters. The first chapter dwells on
the introductory part of the thesis, its motivation, aims and objectives,
research methodology and problems encountered during the research work,
etc.
Chapter two deals with the history of water transportation in Nigeria:
befbre, during and after the colonial rule, as well as parameters that
influence safe navigation, the inland waterways network and problem
identification. The chapter that follows analysis details of local
transportation system in Akwa Ibom State with particular reference to Oron.
Chapter four appraises the local and foreign case studies of water terminal,
while chapter six deals with proposed site for the project with its climatic
.data and consideration respectively.
Chapter six and seven dwells on the design criteria and special design
considerations while the last chapter highlights the design concept, space
requirements and programme.
I am optimistic that those concerned with the planning and development of
water transport terminals in the country with find this thesis research work
very relevant during their course of duty.