The Nigeria Federal Government is set to launch the Abuja Rail Mass Transit project later this month.

The project, which is the first light rail system in West Africa, was flagged-off by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2007 in an attempt to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

The Government had earlier disclosed that tracks, as well as 12 stations of the first phase of the projects, were already completed while procurement of rolling stock (wagons, etc) was ongoing.

Tolu Ogunlesi, the special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on digital media, disclosed that the trial phase took place today, ahead of the launch which has been scheduled to hold later this month.

“Today we tour #AbujaMetro, ahead of the launch. The first light rail system in West Africa. Phase 1 completed; 2 Lines, Yellow and Blue, with Connections to Abuja Airport and the National Rail Line” Ogunlesi tweeted.

“Took us about 20 minutes from Abuja Metro Station direct to Idu, where the #AbujaMetro connects to the National Rail Service (Lagos-Kano/Abuja-Kaduna). There are a couple of stations in between that we didn’t stop at, so the ideal journey will take slightly longer.”

The project would connect the city centre to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and would offer a light rail transport system that would ease transport challenges in the city.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo initiated the project with an official groundbreaking ceremony in May 2007 in order to host Commonwealth Games in 2014. But lack of funds for the project delayed its completion

ReformedAPC:
PDP projects. Initiated by PDP's Obasanjo, continued by yaradua, and rounded up by PDP's President GEJ. Commissioning tactically delayed by the herdsmen leader to claim cheap glory.

ReformedAPC:
PDP projects. Initiated by PDP's Obasanjo, continued by yaradua, and rounded up by PDP's President GEJ. Commissioning tactically delayed by the herdsmen leader to claim cheap glory.

deomelo:




Standard meaningless ipob wailing parameters..

FriendNG:


They supposed to complete the project in 2014 but they where buzy looting the money until the incorruptible man come and complete it. Even if it was started Dr Nnamdi Zik in 1960, we will write Buhari name in concrete commissioning block which will there for generations to come. Also Ameachi name as 3 transport Minister who mastermind it. Ntoor.

FriendNG:


They supposed to complete the project in 2014 but they where buzy looting the money until the incorruptible man come and complete it. Even if it was started Dr Nnamdi Zik in 1960, we will write Buhari name in concrete commissioning block which will there for generations to come. Also Ameachi name as 3 transport Minister who mastermind it. Ntoor.

ReformedAPC:

We are always here to burst any idiotic glorification attempts by the jihadist party.... Meanwhile contact us for Kemi Adeosun's NYSC certificate...

deomelo:
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Standard meaningless ipob wailing parameters..

FriendNG:
This will be the second railway Buhari is commissioning.

The first is the Abuja Kaduna railway.

The second being Abuja Metro Light rail

They 3rd Lagos Ibadan rail (Set for December)


The project commenced in 2007 during the Olusegun Obasanjo regime before the pigs tell us it's GeJ that initiated it

OfficialAwol:


SMH.

I doubt if Guardian newspaper wrote this one sided thrash.

Agreed that OBJ initiated the project, the man that gave it form is GEJ. If had continued, that project would have been far commissioned because I learnt it was in its final phase as of 2015. This stupid delay is to make it seem like much thing was on it. And again, I think it was purposely left for election period so it would be used to score cheap political points in the eyes of the gullible.

But my only surprise is the fact that there was no mention of GEJ in the write up just so no credit will go to him. But I'm sure majority of Nigerians know whose project that is.

But it seems clowns are multiplying here on daily basis or do the old ones change nomenclature?

post=69179771:
God bless my President.
Good way to go.
They can keep hating you sir, while you keep doing your good work.
Sai Baba till Baba say ayam going.

Pain of a frustrated wailer below me.
Pee on ya Big head

Bolowolowo:


If not for the herdsman insecurity crisis, baba would arguably be one of the best leaders in Africa. Nonetheless, his infrastructure works have been commendable.

Bolowolowo:


If not for the herdsman insecurity crisis, baba would arguably be one of the best leaders in Africa. Nonetheless, his infrastructure works have been commendable.

anyimontana:
go and attach ur grill business to a correct club,and get busy..I wonder how u will b on nairaland running around like rat..I guess u must be a Foreman