During a recent high-profile meeting in Abuja, Hon. Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali, revealed the exciting plans after a courtesy call from Kaduna State Governor, Sen. Uba Sani. The governor's proposal for partnership was met with enthusiasm, setting the stage for a new era in rail transport.
Alkali declared, “We are committed to delivering the Kaduna to Kano segment of the railway modernization project by next year!” He also promised that the Kano to Maradi line, complete with a branch to Dutse, is on the fast track! The Minister emphasized that this initiative is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda,” aimed at transforming Nigeria’s transport infrastructure.
*But wait, there’s more! A special committee will be launched next week to ensure the swift development of a light-rail project in Kaduna State. This committee will include key players from the Federal Ministry of Transportation, the Nigerian Railway Corporation, and Kaduna State Government. Their mission? To fast-track construction and deliver results within just two weeks!*
In an impassioned address, Alkali praised Governor Sani for his rapid developmental strides in Kaduna. “Transportation is the gateway to our nation’s economy,” he declared. “Without an affordable transport sector, we cannot fix our GDP!”
Governor Sani echoed this sentiment during his visit, highlighting the impressive advancements made in Kaduna’s transport sector. Just five months ago, the state launched a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and introduced 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, positioning Kaduna as a leader in transport innovation!
*And there’s even more good news on the horizon! To support these ambitious plans, President Tinubu has allocated a staggering 100 billion Naira in the 2025 budget specifically for the construction of the Kaduna Light-Rail Transit!*
With this powerful partnership and substantial investment, the future of transportation in Kaduna—and Nigeria as a whole—looks brighter than ever! Stay tuned for updates as we witness history in the making!
