The Russian Government has agreed to support development of Nigeria’s rail infrastructure by constructing 1,400 kilometres track from Lagos to the South-South city of Calabar.

According to Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement in Abuja, said this development was one of the agreements reached at a meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and the Russian President, Vladimir Putin.

The bilateral meeting was held on sidelines of ongoing Russia-Africa Summit, in Sochi, Russia, on Wednesday.

Shehu disclosed that there was also discussion on the advancement of ongoing project for the establishment of a nuclear power plant in Nigeria.

According to Putin, the next step in the implementation of the project should be the commencement of construction of a power plant.

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On security and military cooperation, one that existed for 59 years of Nigeria’s independence, President Buhari agreed to renew Nigeria-Russia Military Technical Agreement that had lapsed within a short time, according to NAN report.

He said: “I have directed the Minister of Defence to work with the Ministry of Justice to conclude this matter within the shortest possible time.

“This military cooperation agreement is expected to give impetus to direct procurement of military hardware on a government-to-government basis at a lower cost as well as training of military personnel and modernisation of armed forces and renewal of infrastructure and equipment, which President Putin promised to undertake.’’

On protracted issue of the Aluminum Smelter Company of Nigeria, ALSCON, Ikot-Abasi, Akwa-Ibom State, Buhari said that he had asked the Ministry of Justice, “to submit a comprehensive report on the UC Russel (the Russian owners of the plant) matter.

“I want to assure you that the aim of our reforms is to ensure such investments are concluded and actualised in a professional and painless manner.”

The presidential aide disclosed that the two Presidents also addressed partnership in education and agriculture, adding that the Russia leader said they would give additional scholarships to Nigerians.

“We seek your Government’s support, especially in the areas of wheat production.

“Today, Nigeria produces less than one hundred thousand metric tons of wheat locally while our imports are projected to exceed five million tons in 2020.

“We therefore need your support to bridge the deficit which will create jobs and save our foreign exchange for other important areas like security, defence and infrastructure,” Buhari said.

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Are you sure the president heard what he really said?

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You doubt very good news. You embrace bad news and believe it completely.

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God bless Nigeria

Buhari's tricky way of RUGA, If you know you know.

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Thank you Buna for working with China and Russia. US and EU only help our evil politicians to keep stolen money but China and Russia are helping us to build infrastructure

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Good development if really it will materialize.

Scrap senate, use their annual budget to fund rail track.

I no see their usefulness. House of rep is ok for Nigeria or better still each state should develop their state jooooo

That's a welcome development. If implemented the Eastern coast will be connected to southwest Nigeria for trade and economic development.