chozzy:


Oga, Buhari is not funding the rail project.

Instead, give credit to the Chinese for releasing steady funds (loan).

Buhari inherited the national railway modernization plan from GEJ.

Infact, GEJ had already completed about 99% of Abuja - Kaduna line and the
Lagos - Ibadan phase was next

I can swear on my late father's grave that Buhari would not have completed
5kms in 3yrs if funding was provided by his govt.

Guestlander:



You are right. After all we just found out about the existence of the Chinese just 3 years ago.

chozzy:


Oga, Buhari is not funding the rail project.

Instead, give credit to the Chinese for releasing steady funds (loan).

Buhari inherited the national railway modernization plan from GEJ.

Infact, GEJ had already completed about 99% of Abuja - Kaduna line and the
Lagos - Ibadan phase was next

I can swear on my late father's grave that Buhari would not have completed
5kms in 3yrs if funding was provided by his govt.

Guestlander:



You are right. After all we just found out about the existence of the Chinese just 3 years ago.

Staro:



Lol, some of you sound just plain daft.
Are you saying you were not aware of same Chinese rail project during GEJ tenure?

I mean, Abuja - Kaduna, Ajaokuta - Warri and Abuja Metro line.
So, you were not aware of massive work ongoing on those three rail projects during GEJ's tenure?
Intact, GEJ already completed over 99% of Abuja - Kaduna before handing over

How old are you or ... did you just start following FG activities only when Buhari became president?

Guestlander:


First of all, the Lagos to Ibadan railway project was started under the Buhari administration. If you are not daft as you are trying to convince me then you will know that it is absurd to thank Jonathan for it.

We know when the contract was signed and when the actual construction started, all under Buhari. If you are not dumb then you should know that the success or failure of this project can only be attributed to Buhari's administration and not Jonathan.
I bet when the second Niger bridge is completed you will also thank Jonathan for it. If you are not a kid then I'm sorry for you.

Guestlander:


First of all, the Lagos to Ibadan railway project was started under the Buhari administration. If you are not daft as you are trying to convince me then you will know that it is absurd to thank Jonathan for it.

We know when the contract was signed and when the actual construction started, all under Buhari. If you are not dumb then you should know that the success or failure of this project can only be attributed to Buhari's administration and not Jonathan.
I bet when the second Niger bridge is completed you will also thank Jonathan for it. If you are not a kid then I'm sorry for you.

Staro:


Oga, stop fooling and displaying your ignorance in public.

The Lagos-Ibadan phase is part of the entire Lagos - Kano rail project.

The federal govt under GEJ only chose to break it down for funding convenience.
The target was to complete Abuja - Kaduna, then followed by Lagos - Ibadan.
Next phase is the Kaduna - Kano phase and finally Ibadan - Abuja

China has already agreed to execute the entire stretch from Lagos - Kano through a loan
deal while the FG only pays a token 10% as counterparts funds.

Buhari did not know anything about how GEJ and OBJ struck these deals with Chine.
He only inherited these projects and must continue them because China is too important to mess with.

The next president after Buhari will be duty bound to continue from wherever he stops.

adem30:


In your poor dream

Staro:


Oga, stop fooling yourself and displaying your ignorance in public.

The Lagos-Ibadan phase is part of the entire Lagos - Kano rail project.

The federal govt under GEJ only chose to break it down in phases for funding convenience.
The target was to complete Abuja - Kaduna first, then followed by Lagos - Ibadan.
Next phase is the Kaduna - Kano and finally Ibadan - Abuja

China has already agreed to execute the entire stretch from Lagos - Kano through a loan
deal while the FG only pays a token 10% as counterparts funds.

Buhari did not know anything about how GEJ and OBJ struck these deals with China.
He only inherited these projects and must continue them because China is too important to mess with.

The next president after Buhari will be duty bound to continue from wherever he stops.

Staro:


Oga, stop fooling yourself and displaying your ignorance in public.

The Lagos-Ibadan phase is part of the entire Lagos - Kano rail project.

The federal govt under GEJ only chose to break it down in phases for funding convenience.
The target was to complete Abuja - Kaduna first, then followed by Lagos - Ibadan.
Next phase is the Kaduna - Kano and finally Ibadan - Abuja

China has already agreed to execute the entire stretch from Lagos - Kano through a loan
deal while the FG only pays a token 10% as counterparts funds.

Buhari did not know anything about how GEJ and OBJ struck these deals with China.
He only inherited these projects and must continue them because China is too important to mess with.

The next president after Buhari will be duty bound to continue from wherever he stops.

Guestlander:
Nigeria: President Obasanjo Unfolds Bold, New 25-Year Railway Modernisation And Expansion Plan




https://allafrica.com/stories/200608090927.html

https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/obasanjo-unveils-railway-rejuvenation-plan-288754

shosky1794:


So it's no more GEJ, it's now Obasanjo. You guys are jokers

Guestlander:


I assume sure you can read and understand what you read.
Obasanjo made the 25 masterplan, each administration is just following the plan and doing their part.

Privatepart00:
All thanks to Goodluck Jonathan our darling ex president

slimfit1:
Poor trains Rotime needs to go out . Buying locomotives with one head and carriages disgusting really. Why don't you go to UK and buy proper trains instead of buying substandard trains.

IneedSugarMumy1:

For your mind you think bubu can start railway project and finished it in less than 5 years


All thanks to GEJ wh initiated this lovely idea

0monnak0da:
I think rail for goods /commercial freight will be more viable.
I wonder how much the average commuter would be prepared to pay and whether that makes business sense considering what we borrowed.
How would the loan be repaid?
Not by the likes of those sitting in those pics for the next 30 years.

It needs to be run like a business otherwise in future I see it being privatized at huge loss to the taxpayer

jeebz:


Cargo trains can use the rails at Night.

chozzy:


Oga, Buhari is not funding the rail project.

Instead, give credit to the Chinese for releasing steady funds (loan).

Buhari inherited the national railway modernization plan from GEJ.

Infact, GEJ had already completed about 99% of Abuja - Kaduna line and the
Lagos - Ibadan phase was next

I can swear on my late father's grave that Buhari would not have completed
5kms in 3yrs if funding was provided by his govt.

0monnak0da:

I think the point eludes you.
Cargo will pay more money than people.
How much can the Nigerian customer pay?
Is is profitable as a business
If it was your business would you prioritise low paying people




Truth is for people it would be too expensive for average people without subsidy.
Are we doing this for the right reasons.
Or so we can say we too have trains.
Almost all the inputs are imported
Paid for in dollars.
So we should expect similar pricing
The loans are in dollars

If the MAIN business is carrying people .

It will never break even . Will there even be money for maintenance

Minimum wage in Nigeria is what ?


A train journey to Ibadan should be about 10000?
How many can afford it

Guestlander:


Do cargo trains use different rail lines? If the trains are going to carry only passengers why the need to link it with the ports in Lagos and the inland port in Ibadan?