** Track Laying Commences


ABUJA, July 4 (Xinhua) --The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation(CCECC) on Thursday officially flagged off the track laying of the Abuja to Kaduna railway modernization project in Nigeria, raising hope that the construction will be completed in due time.

The ongoing project is part of the transformation agenda of Nigeria's government to commence the massive reactivation and revitalization of the country's railway system, according to Vice President Namadi Sambo, who officially flagged off the track laying in Idu, site of the railway project in Abuja.

Sambo commended the CCECC, foreign contractors of the railway project, for working assiduously day and night to see to the completion of the railway construction, which serves as infrastructure build-up of the government's transformation agenda.

"I am, therefore, highly delighted to perform the official commencement of the track laying for the Abuja (Idu) to Kaduna railway modernization project which signifies the final critical aspect towards completion of this segment of rail modernization in Nigeria,"the vice president enthused.

He said President Goodluck Jonathan, who has proposed a state visit to China next week, is expected to discuss with the Chinese government's possible sourcing of concessionary l oans to guarantee funding the final execution of the project because execution of the contract had initially suffered a setback owing to pausity of funds.

That, according to the vice president, was why the project was later programmed for execution in phases so as to ensure a sustained funding arrangement in line with the yearly budgetary allocation and concessionary loans.

Also speaking at the ceremony, Nigeria's Minister of Transport Umar Idris said earthworks for the project was almost completed, at 92percent, while hydraulic structure shad also attained 87percent completion.

"Out of the 24 railway bridges to be constructed, 17 have been completed to substructure level while substructure work on the remaining seven are at various levels of completion. Four out of five box bridges have been completed while the remaining one is ongoing, "he added, noting 187 out of the 348 precast T-beams for the bridges had been produced, from which 52 had been success fully installed, among others.

The overall physical completion level so far recorded on the project is 68percent, according to Idris.

On his own part, Managing Director of CCECC in Nigeria, Shi Hongbing said the construction firm did not just handle the project as contractors, but also as investors in the west African country.

"And for this project, until today, we've employed more than 4,000 Nigerian staff during our construction time. In the recent future, after the completion and full operation of the project, more than 5,000 Nigerian staff will be trained and employed for this project, "he added

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/xinhua/2013-07-05/content_9501565.html

Misleading title. It sounds more like commencement of a project rather than one in final stage.

Any pics of the rolling stock that will operate on this route?

Where are the pishures?

Cool news! Source is even a chinese tabloid!

Abuja-Kaduna Standard-Gauge Fast Rail Line (Und Const)
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Abuja City Rail (Und Const)
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[img]http://p.twimg.com/A7XTATcCcAAhOaB.jpg:large[/img]
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Prof Corruption: Misleading title. It sounds more like commencement of a project rather than one in final stage.

Dont be in hurry to criticise. The overall completion rate of the project as at today is 68%. That cannot by any stretch of hateful imagination be said to be "commencement".

Read the report again but this time S-L-O-W-L-Y.

By the way, the project is one of the very few lucky projects receiving additional funds from SURE-P

first to comment. GEJ is working

He said President Goodluck Jonathan, who has
proposed a state visit to China next week, is
expected to discuss with the Chinese government's
possible sourcing of concessionary l oans to
guarantee funding the final execution of the project
because execution of the contract had initially
suffered a setback owing to pausity of funds.

SMH

On his own part, Managing Director of CCECC in Nigeria,
Shi Hongbing said the construction firm did not just
handle the project as contractors, but also as investors
in the west African country.
"And for this project, until today, we've employed more
than 4,000 Nigerian staff during our construction time.
In the recent future, after the completion and full
operation of the project, more than 5,000 Nigerian staff
will be trained and employed for this project, "he added

Good partnership.

Sincere 9gerian:
Dont be in hurry to criticise. The overall completion rate of the project as at today is 68%. Can cannot by any stretch of hateful imagination be said to be "commencement". Read the report again but this time S-L-O-W-L-Y

By the way, the project is one of the very few luck projects receiving additional funds from SURE-P

[size=13pt]Chinese firm commences track laying in Nigeria's modern railway project[/size]

That's the title even at the source. I guess you know more than the Chinese firm handling the project.

IGBO-SON:
Any pics of the rolling stock that will operate on this route?

Watch Channelstv news at 10 or NTA news for pictures and videos of the project

Super story!!!

chrissbidi: Super story!!!

You can say that again

Prof Corruption:

[size=13pt]Chinese firm commences track laying in Nigeria's modern railway project[/size]

That's the title even at the source. I guess you know more than the Chinese firm handling the project.

My guy, I know you as an intelligent fellow on this forum so stop acting like another 'medieval ignoramus'.

Construction of railways does not only entail laying of tracks. Other civil works, earth works, bridges,etc also have to be built (see the report for details of work done so far before commencement of laying of tracks)

By the way, laying of tracks on the standard guage railway, is one of easiest part of the job. A huge machine does the laying of the tracks and it covers about 1.3km or more per day.

@Rossikk
Those pictures are lovely.
GEJ is working. Nigeria is working.

chrissbidi: Super story!!!

Bad-belleitis is a killer disease. Be warned!

Sincere 9gerian:
My guy, I know you as an intelligent fellow on this forum so stop acting like another 'medieval ignoramus'.

Construction of railways does not only entail laying of tracks. Other civil works, earth works, bridges,etc also have to be built (see the report for details of work done so far before commencement of laying of tracks)

By the way, laying of tracks on the standard guage railway, is one of easiest part of the job. A huge machine does the laying of the tracks and it covers about 1.3km or more per day.

I don't want to derail your thread. I just think the title does not reflect reality. Good luck.

Obiagelli: SMH


Good partnership.

why SYH?

Sincere 9gerian:


"I am, therefore, highly delighted to perform the official commencement of the track laying for the Abuja (Idu) to Kaduna railway modernization project which signifies the final critical aspect towards completion of this segment of rail modernization in Nigeria,"the vice president enthused.


http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/xinhua/2013-07-05/content_9501565.html

@Prof Corruption.., read the above part of the report

Sincere 9gerian: ** Track Laying Commences


ABUJA, July 4 (Xinhua) --The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation(CCECC) on Thursday officially flagged off the track laying of the Abuja to Kaduna railway modernization project in Nigeria, raising hope that the construction will be completed in due time.

The ongoing project is part of the transformation agenda of Nigeria's government to commence the massive reactivation and revitalization of the country's railway system, according to Vice President Namadi Sambo, who officially flagged off the track laying in Idu, site of the railway project in Abuja.

Sambo commended the CCECC, foreign contractors of the railway project, for working assiduously day and night to see to the completion of the railway construction, which serves as infrastructure build-up of the government's transformation agenda.

"I am, therefore, highly delighted to perform the official commencement of the track laying for the Abuja (Idu) to Kaduna railway modernization project which signifies the final critical aspect towards completion of this segment of rail modernization in Nigeria,"the vice president enthused.

He said President Goodluck Jonathan, who has proposed a state visit to China next week, is expected to discuss with the Chinese government's possible sourcing of concessionary l oans to guarantee funding the final execution of the project because execution of the contract had initially suffered a setback owing to pausity of funds.

That, according to the vice president, was why the project was later programmed for execution in phases so as to ensure a sustained funding arrangement in line with the yearly budgetary allocation and concessionary loans.

Also speaking at the ceremony, Nigeria's Minister of Transport Umar Idris said earthworks for the project was almost completed, at 92percent, while hydraulic structure shad also attained 87percent completion.

"Out of the 24 railway bridges to be constructed, 17 have been completed to substructure level while substructure work on the remaining seven are at various levels of completion. Four out of five box bridges have been completed while the remaining one is ongoing, "he added, noting 187 out of the 348 precast T-beams for the bridges had been produced, from which 52 had been success fully installed, among others.

The overall physical completion level so far recorded on the project is 68percent, according to Idris.

On his own part, Managing Director of CCECC in Nigeria, Shi Hongbing said the construction firm did not just handle the project as contractors, but also as investors in the west African country.

"And for this project, until today, we've employed more than 4,000 Nigerian staff during our construction time. In the recent future, after the completion and full operation of the project, more than 5,000 Nigerian staff will be trained and employed for this project, "he added

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/xinhua/2013-07-05/content_9501565.html

Thumbs up for jonathan.

aurenflani:

Thumbs up for jonathan.

PROGRESS is being made in almost every sector. What is needed now is to sustain the momentum

The North must be really proud of GEJ's administration because it has given due attention to the daily needs of people of the north.This rail network When completed would boost economic activities in that part of the country.

chidindufrank: The North must be really proud of GEJ's administration because it has given due attention to the daily needs of people of the north.This rail network When completed would boost economic activities in that part of the country.

Very true. Not forgetting the education sector- over 80 brand new almajiri model schools plus 9 brand new federal universities (out of a total of the 12 new federal universities) all in the NORTH

emmatony: first to comment. GEJ is working

Go and hide.

Try harder next time.

billante: Cool news! Source is even a chinese tabloid!

cos the project is bn handled by a chinese firm

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I can't believe i'm about to say this... Jonathan is working, for the first time in a while simultaneous progress is been made in several sectors. If the tempo is sustained or improved i might be forced to swallow all the injurious things i've said about jonathan.

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

GEJ is really working and its only the devil that won't believe that he is working.he really is working.
Railways,brand new universities,reconstruction of federal roads,and don't forget the increment in NYSC allawee by over 100percent.
He is the leader we all crave for.
Let's give him time and see this country change and be envied by other nations.america are now affraid of nigeria cos of its development agenda.
God bless u GEJ,sincere9geria,rossick,me and other like minds.

it's a well come development.

Hmmm, wht can I say

[Sincere 9gerian]
I SO MUCH HATE YOU