Minister of Transport, Rotimi
Chibuike Amaechi, on
Tuesday listed the
importance of rail transport
for Nigeria’s ailing economy,
adding that previous
administrations did not show
the desired interest in the
rail transport system.
The minister spoke at the
commissioning of the dual-
rail standard of Abuja-
Kaduna rail transport
system.
Amaechi noted that it took 10
years for the project to be
completed, blaming previous
administrations for not
putting the needed efforts to
see to its success.
He said, “Former president,
Olusegun Obasanjo started
the project, it was partially
executed by the immediate
past president, Goodluck
Jonathan and completed by
President Muhammadu Buhari.
“The parts that were
inspected and commissioned
by President Goodluck
Jonathan, under the
directives of President
Buhari, the stations,
signalling, communication and
part of the drags were
completed by President
Buhari.”
“The locomotive and coaches
arrived in May, and between
June and July, we have
commenced fire offs. We
conveyed over 500
passengers per trip, twice a
day for a Month.”
The Minister, however,
thanked president Buhari,
the Chinese experts and
Minister of Finance, Kemi
Adeosun for their immense
support towards the
completion of the project.
He further pointed out that
the railway system will help
to resuscitate the ailing
economy, adding that
Agricultural produce, housing
accommodation will enjoy a
major boost.
He added, “The rail
transport system is meant to
reduce the problem of
housing as Nigerians who
work in Abuja may now
decide to live in Kaduna and
shuttle Abuja.
“It will also aid in
transporting Agricultural
produce
“The Abuja-Kaduna road will
now last longer as heavy
cargoes will now be
transported by rail,” he
concluded.

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joborskill:
We knew GEJ was a disaster after all. Nothing new. God bless Amaechi for making the SS region proud again cos Jonathan seriously disgraced and dragged their name in the mud with his excessive cluelesness and massive looting.

joborskill:
We knew GEJ was a disaster after all. Nothing new. God bless Amaechi for making the SS region proud again cos Jonathan seriously disgraced and dragged their name in the mud with his excessive cluelesness and massive looting.

joborskill:
We knew GEJ was a disaster after all. Nothing new. God bless Amaechi for making the SS region proud again cos Jonathan seriously disgraced and dragged their name in the mud with his excessive cluelesness and massive looting.

Scholes007:
Confused man. Sometimes I wonder how this unisex of a man reasons...
-The tracks which is the major work have been laid even before your coming into power. You also accepted your leadership only completed(mind you they didn't start it) the signal lights and stations,at same time you are accusing people who did the real work as not showing desired interest.

mekzyjoe:

wat abt d monrail project he failed to complete in portharcourt?kettle callin pot black..chairman leave all dis politicians alone..d r phony