President Buhari of Nigeria recorded positive records in the railway sector. Now that he has been re-elected, will he sustain the tempo?

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari is an achiever in the railway sector. He breaks rare ground. He headed to re-election with a major accomplishment of conceiving and delivering a major railways project within the life cycle of his administration. The most successful of Buhari rail projects is the Lagos-Ibadan SGR, a section of which was recently commissioned.

Nigeria has a history of abandoned rail projects after billions of dollars have been expended. A rail project, Itakpe-Warri rail was abandoned for almost 25 years until the Buhari administration completed it last year. The President had also completed the Abuja-Kaduna SGR as well as the Abuja urban light rail project. The administration also embarks on the first transnational railway project that is to link Nigeria Jibia border town with Maradi in the Niger Republic.

Even when opposition party criticized the early commissioning of parts of Ibadan –Lagos rail, reports showed that friends and foes of the President marvelled at the successful handling of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project. What interest many who spoke with Railway Business is that neither Buhari nor Rotimi Amaechi, the railway minister, are from South Western Nigeria. Lagos is the Commercial capital of Nigeria and Ibadan is one of the biggest cities in Africa. Ibadan also serves as an exit route from Lagos to other parts of the country. Both Lagos and Ibadan are located in the South Western part of Nigeria.

Buhari had come under increasing attacks from the opposition for not initiating any major infrastructural projects in the railway sector. The completion of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project is therefore very significant for leaders and members of the ruling party. For the Railway minister, Rotimi Amaechi, the project was a personal vindication. Known to be a close ally of the president, Amaechi had in the last eight months is keeping vigil at the various construction sites, conducting unannounced inspections and personally overseeing the execution process. Rather than staying in the office receiving reports, Amaechi at a point almost become a partner construction engineer along the various sections of the rail line.

President Buhari has also demonstrated an ambitious mind in the implementation of the railway master plan in Nigeria. He also year approved six new railway projects, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said.

The projects include the Kano-Katsina-Jibiya to Maradi in Niger Republic; the new standard gauge rail from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri passing through Enugu, Lafia, Makurdi, Gombe, with branches to Owerri, Onitsha, Awka, Abakaliki, Yola, Jalingo and Damaturu.

The rest are the extension of the Itapke-Aladja (Warri) to Abuja and Warri Port; development of Railway Industrial Park in Port Harcourt and a proposal for railway connection to Bonny Island Deep Seaport from Port Harcourt.

“We sought and got Mr President’s approval to source for financiers for various rail projects for development. Negotiations are ongoing and we may need to make some contributions depending on the negotiations,” he said.

Amaechi said so far, encouraging progress has been made in sourcing financiers for the prioritized projects “as we have received an expression of interest with potential and indicative financial models and business plan for their development.”

Additionally, the minister stated that the ministry is concluding feasibility studies started in 2013 for other new lines including Illela-Sokoto-Yelwa-Makera-Kontagora-Minna; Ilorin-Okoyi-Batigi-Baro to link Itakpe-Abuja line, among others; and Kano-Dayi-Katsina-Jibiya-Maradi in Niger.

Others are Port Harcourt-Aba-Umuahia-Lafia-Kuru-Bauchi-Gombe-Biu-Maiduguri; Calabar-Ikom-Obudu-Ogoja-Wukari-Yola-Maiduguri; and Aba-Ikot Ekpene- Ibiano- Itu-Uyo-Odukpani-Calabar.

The minister explained that all the projects will be included in the 2018 appropriation in order to reach the goals of the Buhari administration in the development of our railways.He disclosed that the government intends to use the 2018 budget to complete the ongoing Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri-Aladja railway project, which commenced 32 years ago.

According to him, counterpart funding will be required as the Federal Government’s contribution to the financing of the Ibadan-Kano project and the Nigerian coastal line Lagos-Calabar project would commence this year.

SOURCE: https://brandspurng.com/2019/03/04/nigeria-when-railways-aid-re-election-of-a-president/

Fix railway in this country and food prices drops dramatically

rottennaija:
Fix railway in this country and food prices drops dramatically

In addition to that Government should provide incentives for Large scale farmers because in advanced countries, large scale farming is the main business

If I remembered how PDP had all opportunity to tune this country to a better one especially under Mr writer I always pity people that still following PDP

By 2023, Buhari would have reduced the PDP from the regional party it is now to a parlour party with his unprecedented infrastructural revolution.

I was a subcontractor for Julius Berger during the breaking ground of the Lagos badagry railway. It is true that Jonathan spearheaded this modern marvel, however it was Buhari's administration that provided most of the funding. It can be argued that the railway resulted in Buhari's reelection but we should not forget that in 1994 Rashidi Yekini became the first Nigerian player to score in the world cup tournament where we defeated Bulgaria 3-0.

Which railway?? Those coffins like looking trains we have in Nigeria

He will. Everyone has his own weaknesses and faults but by now, even if you guys cant openly declare it, in your innermost mind, you all know that president Buhari is not a regular politician we have around. The way he does his own things are different. And back to your question, yes he will keep up the tempo. He doesnt do his things to gain political points or relevance, he does what an ideal leader should do for his citizens. Take it or leave it, PMB is in his own league.

Yet he lost in the state that benefit from railway, Oyo state

Keep deceiving yourself Op, even Buhari knows he never win that election

Nairaland and the various monikers... I give up.

If it's not someone that escaped from Yaba Left, it's one junkie that used the wrong wrapper or needle for his drugs.

For crying out loud, what has Rashidi Yekini got to do with the thread and topic?

rottennaija:
Fix railway in this country and food prices drops dramatically

Spot on

Buhari has done well in the rail sector so far so good but need to consolidate his achievements accross other sectors like health, education power and Industrial sector!!

shugabasbn:
If I remembered how PDP had all opportunity to tune this country to a better one especially under Mr writer I always pity people that still following PDP

Still on the blame game... ? Lol

rentAcock:
I was a subcontractor for Julius Berger during the breaking ground of the Lagos badagry railway. It is true that Jonathan spearheaded this modern marvel, however it was Buhari's administration that provided most of the funding. It can be argued that the railway resulted in Buhari's reelection but we should not forget that in 1994 Rashidi Yekini became the first Nigerian player to score in the world cup tournament where we defeated Bulgaria 3-0.

If its not u/shittymorph, its not u/shittymorph.

Jestin:
Which railway?? Those coffins like looking trains we have in Nigeria

Ignorance is a disease, a terrible one. You need to travel out of your village dude. To you the bullet train is the standard in developed countries? Even in Germany, US South Africa etc those coaches run alongside the speed trains.

passwelle:


If its not u/shittymorph, its not u/shittymorph.

LOL

shugabasbn:
If I remembered how PDP had all opportunity to tune this country to a better one especially under Mr writer I always pity people that still following PDP

PDP built the railways and Buhari completed the new ones.

nawtyme:
Previous Govts Initiated ‘Most Of The Things This Administration Is Doing’ – Adesina


A majority of the projects the Muhammadu Buhari administration is working on was inherited from previous administrations, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity has said.

Mr Femi Adesina said this when he appeared on Channels Television’s special Independence anniversary programme on Sunday.

“Most of the things this administration is doing – 60 to 70 percent of them – were initiated by previous governments,” he said.

“That shows you that in the past a government will come and say ‘this is not our project’ And it will discard what was being done and start fresh ones.”

As a result, Mr Adesina said there are many half and quarter-completed abandoned projects.
But rather than abandon the project, he explained that the current administration will complete it.

An example is the Abuja-Kaduna rail project which the Presidential aide said was up to maybe 60 to 70 percent complete when the last administration left.

“This administration came, completed it and inaugurated it. Then you will still find some people shouting, ‘they are claiming credit for what the past administration started,” he said.

“It shows there is a mentality in Nigeria that makes governments not want to complete what previous governments have started. But this administration is not going that way at all, it is just doing what needs to be done for the good of the country.”

Another example is the Mambilla power project, which has been in the works since 1972, but has now started taking shape under this administration.

In going about its activities, Mr Adesina said the Federal Government follows due process in the awarding of contracts, stressing that projects worth above N50m will require the permission of the Federal Executive Council before such a contract can be awarded.

“One thing this government does scrupulously is to follow due process in the award of all these contracts and projects.

“Anything that is above N50m must come to the Federal Executive Council. Before the FEC will endorse any project or contract, the Bureau of Public Procurement must have signed off on that project that it is worthy to be done and the projections are good, that this government does not joke about.”

https://www.channelstv.com/2017/10/01/previous-govts-initiated-most-of-the-things-this-administration-is-doing-adesina/

dfrost:
Nairaland and the various monikers... I give up.

If it's not someone that escaped from Yaba Left, it's one junkie that used the wrong wrapper or needle for his drugs.

For crying out loud, what has Rashidi Yekini got to do with the thread and topic?

You ain't see anything yet.

Do you know that Chocomilo is one of Nestle Nigeria Plc products?

Before nko.
Just for election.
Now election is over let see how the railway pensioners and those not yet paid will feel.Shaking my head for my dear country.check my siggy to get your chinese yuan..

greensandy:


You ain't see anything yet.

Do you know that Chocomilo is one of Nestle Nigeria Plc products?

Of course I know. I also know that Ikpeba scored the equaliser for Bayern Munich in the 2001 UCL final.

This one just wan sell paper.

Integrity won the election not just railway.


Atiku is too corrupt to be considered by common masses.

For a candidate that swore with his life that he will sell NNPC as if he already collected 30% of the sales amount.

For a candidate that said openly that he will enrich his friends.

PDP gave the victory to Buhari the day they gave the Presidential ticket to Atiku

Mosesm:


Ignorance is a disease, a terrible one. You need to travel out of your village dude. To you the bullet train is the standard in developed countries? Even in Germany, US South Africa etc those coaches run alongside the speed trains.

.....it is obvious ignorance runs in ur lineage. So other countries that have the speed trains have two heads I reside here in London, United Kingdom and at this jet age, Nigeria should be talking abt underground trains and the sea to sea trains

Who's-gotta-read-that-epistle-huhn?

Jestin:
Which railway?? Those coffins like looking trains we have in Nigeria

why are u talking like this,cant you appreciate wht u have. U need common sense

palldepall:
why are u talking like this,cant you appreciate wht u have. U need common sense

...I only appreciate good things

Jestin:
Which railway?? Those coffins like looking trains we have in Nigeria

Have you used a train in any country besides Nigeria?

richidinho:
Yet he lost in the state that benefit from railway, Oyo state

Keep deceiving yourself Op, even Buhari knows he never win that election

.
That is wrong .
APC lost in Oyo because of the arrogant, and proud Governor just like ondo state too.
Close to two years now I knew APC would loose thise two states because of the way the governors were misbehaving.

Or is it PMB that asked Ajumobi to be insulting olubadan of Ibadan ?
Is it PMB that made him demolish the physically challenged popular Christian Singer Yinka Ayefele's radio house ??
APC lost in the state not because of APC but because of Ajumobi who lost his senatorial seat to PDP but the remaining two senatorial seats were won by APC..

MylezKayn:

In addition to that Government should provide incentives for Large scale farmers because in advanced countries, large scale farming is the main business

The CBN & BOI is currently doing this....

rentAcock:
I was a subcontractor for Julius Berger during the breaking ground of the Lagos badagry railway. It is true that Jonathan spearheaded this modern marvel, however it was Buhari's administration that provided most of the funding. It can be argued that the railway resulted in Buhari's reelection but we should not forget that in 1994 Rashidi Yekini became the first Nigerian player to score in the world cup tournament where we defeated Bulgaria 3-0.

Which kain kai kai be dis?

You expect Buhari to build speed train in 3 years but ok with PDP not building anything in 16 years lol you PDP Igbos are pathetic to say the least

Jestin:
.....it is obvious ignorance runs in ur lineage. So other countries that have the speed trains have two heads I reside here in London, United Kingdom and at this jet age, Nigeria should be talking abt underground trains and the sea to sea trains