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My question is: where is the money for all these projects? An excuse for more borrowing, I guess.

I always wonder, between a governor or president who have built little or not infrastructure to his name but leave office without any debt and the ones that build massive, world class infrastructure but with debt that will take eternity to pay off; which one is better for the citizens? I am always tempted to think the one leaving office without incurring any debt is best.

Rossychy:
I just wish it can be done and completed in time because that system of transportation is convenient for moving about, especially from one state to another.
Imagine travelling from warri to itapke, then you get a cab or bus to Abuja.
Nigerians will surely be excited to see this project completed.

...catch a bus to the Nation's capital...
What kind of network is that. Every state should have a direct rail link to Abuja.

Is there any airport in Nigeria that does not have a scheduled flight to Abuja.

Haba, let us be a bit more ambitious. There are lowly paid assistants, and servants as well who live amongst the grandiose.

Funding is the challenge, one way to fund 6 of these projects is to give at least 6 of the top 10 billionaires in Nigeria 1 railline to develop with concession for 40 years.

Campaign promises... That's all, fool them again and again.

masui:
Before all these proposed rail lines becomes a reality, bandits and terrorists go don kidnap everybody put inside bush.

Make dem no do anything bah?? Because say we get security challenges??

MyExpression:
Feasibility Studies Completed As Funding Arrangement Advances For Phase II Of Nigeria's National Railway Projects 🇳🇬


The Managing Director of the nigeria railway Corporation, Dr. Kayode Opeifa has said that the rail sector is growing rapidly... What we are also concerned with now, is the implementation of the roadmap.

He said this while speaking in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Wednesday, where he discussed the proposed national railway development roadmap.

“Let me say the rail sector is coming up gradually and fast. We are putting together a rail system that works for nigeria and Nigerians."

The roadmap includes:

Proposed Railway Corridors:
• Lekki Port (Lagos) – Maiduguri Railway — Approximately 1,588 km.

• Itakpe (Kogi State) – Abuja Central Area Railway — Approximately 262 km.

• Lagos – Calabar Coastal Railway — Approximately 618 km.

• Port Harcourt – Maiduguri Railway — Approximately 1,443 km.

• Benin City – Agbor – Onitsha – Nnewi – Owerri – Aba Railway, with an additional branch line from Onitsha – Enugu – Abakaliki — Approximately 500 km.

• Lagos – Shagamu – Ijebu Ode – Ore – Benin City Railway — Approximately 300 km.

• Zaria – Funtua – Gusau – Kaura Namoda – Sokoto – Illela – Birnin Kebbi Railway — Approximately 520 km.

• Proposed High-Speed Lagos – Ibadan – Osogbo – Baro – Abuja Railway — Approximately 532 km.

▪︎ Coastal Railway Corridor: Benin City – Sapele – Warri – Yenagoa – Port Harcourt – Aba – Uyo – Calabar – Akamkpa – Ikom – Obudu — Approximately 673 km.

• Kano – Daura – Katsina – Jibia Railway — Approximately 345 km.

• Eganyi – Jakura – Baro – Abuja (Idu Industrial Yard) Railway — Approximately 280 km.

• Aba – Ikot Ekpene – Itu – Odukpani – Calabar Railway — Approximately 340 km.

• Illela – Sokoto – Jega – Yauri – Makera Railway — Approximately 408 km.

The Managing Director of NRC, Dr Opeifa commenting on the development, assured that: These proposed rail corridors are expected to strengthen regional connectivity, improve freight movement, support industrialisation, and further integrate Nigeria’s transport network if fully implemented.

Author: Emmanuel C. Nzenwa

Nigerians are gullible. What did he say about electricity? Please someone should remind me

Obapluto:
Nothing for the south east I guess.. and you wonder why they keep agitating with foolish leaders up there.. one Nigeria but this is a scam.

Elon is unimpressed

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Cry well well. No railway for trafficking hard drugs

Bullshit!

Despite borrowing more than all previous governments in two years, this kleptocracy government is struggling to fund minimum capital projects, such as those contained in the health budget. We are still implementing 2024 and 2025 budgets in 2026 and still borrowing as they go. The rail projects mentioned were mostly conceived, started or completed by the Goodluck Jonathan or Buhari administrations.

It is a shame that the failing Tinubu government is trying to take credit for the achievements of another administration. As for the newly proposed rail lines, don't hold your breath.

LeeMason:
Tribal bigot you did not see the Benin City – Agbor – Onitsha – Nnewi – Owerri – Aba Railway, with an additional branch line from Onitsha – Enugu – Abakaliki — Approximately 500 km.??

Until the rail line passes through every village,hamlet, evil forests and caves before they can accept SE is included.

Reference:
...catch a bus to the Nation's capital...
What kind of network is that. Every state should have a direct rail link to Abuja.

Is there any airport in Nigeria that does not have a scheduled flight to Abuja.

Haba, let us be a bit more ambitious. There are lowly paid assistants, and servants as well who live amongst the grandiose.

I am saying that it's funny how if you want to go to Abuja, you can't get straight train to take you there. You have to stop at Kogi and board a bus or taxi. It's stressful.

This one na election railway proposal
Come and see American wonders

Mrexcell:
I wonder where exactly engineers want to place the rail lines in that lagos calabar coastal high way anytime I look at the picture of the road i really get confused on the design.

Maybe by the sides of the roads, cuz there's no provision for the train track in the middle of the Lagos - Calabar coastal road, expect they are just lying to themselves as usual.

AleAirHub:
If this project pulls through, then BAT has my vote and my full family's vote, as the economic outcome from the project is unlimited. I am watching.

It was during the time of gej, not a new thing, implementation is key.

jamafa:
Make dem no do anything bah?? Because say we get security challenges??

Security of life and properties of citizens is the first and primary responsibility of government. And that should be given top priority. EOD

AleAirHub:
If this project pulls through, then BAT has my vote and my full family's vote, as the economic outcome from the project is unlimited. I am watching.

They are proposed railway projects that has been planned through multiple regimes.

No way the projects would pull through during one administration. Highest is one or two.

HenryWilliams:
Until the rail line passes through every village,hamlet, evil forests and caves before they can accept SE is included.

I don't think it can pass through every state, let alone all cities. States too should do something. They can work on rail system connecting major commercial cities in their domain to have good interlink. Everything should not be done by federal government. States are collecting humongous amount every month from the federal government.

Adblg0610:
These bold railway expansion projects reflect strong leadership and a clear commitment to national development. Commendations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising modern transport infrastructure that can boost connectivity, trade, jobs, and economic growth across Nigeria.

Dey play, I can't bet you, even your grand children won't see their completion.

The contempt and see finish is too much in this country. They never ever mentions Bayelsa in discussions like this. Everything ends in port harcourt. Why

Obapluto:
Nothing for the south east I guess.. and you wonder why they keep agitating with foolish leaders up there.. one Nigeria but this is a scam.

Elon is unimpressed

Let them align with the rest of the country first. You can't align with Kanu and say you want Nigeria, you'll just continue to shout and no one will listen to you.

You want an obi that has never distanced himself from biafra agitation. Your men kpaid politicians and other soldiers from different parts of the country during the 1966 coup, NOW YOU STILL OPENLY SPEAK AGAINST OTHER PARTS OF NIGERIA everyday. Its time you show where you belong.

Believe this rubbish at your own peril especially the Agbor/ East route.

Is your vision poor? Perhaps victim mentality have beclouded your thought.

Obapluto:
Nothing for the south east I guess.. and you wonder why they keep agitating with foolish leaders up there.. one Nigeria but this is a scam.

Elon is unimpressed

MyExpression:
Feasibility Studies Completed As Funding Arrangement Advances For Phase II Of Nigeria's National Railway Projects 🇳🇬


The Managing Director of the nigeria railway Corporation, Dr. Kayode Opeifa has said that the rail sector is growing rapidly... What we are also concerned with now, is the implementation of the roadmap.

He said this while speaking in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Wednesday, where he discussed the proposed national railway development roadmap.

“Let me say the rail sector is coming up gradually and fast. We are putting together a rail system that works for nigeria and Nigerians."

The roadmap includes:

Proposed Railway Corridors:
• Lekki Port (Lagos) – Maiduguri Railway — Approximately 1,588 km.

• Itakpe (Kogi State) – Abuja Central Area Railway — Approximately 262 km.

• Lagos – Calabar Coastal Railway — Approximately 618 km.

• Port Harcourt – Maiduguri Railway — Approximately 1,443 km.

• Benin City – Agbor – Onitsha – Nnewi – Owerri – Aba Railway, with an additional branch line from Onitsha – Enugu – Abakaliki — Approximately 500 km.

• Lagos – Shagamu – Ijebu Ode – Ore – Benin City Railway — Approximately 300 km.

• Zaria – Funtua – Gusau – Kaura Namoda – Sokoto – Illela – Birnin Kebbi Railway — Approximately 520 km.

• Proposed High-Speed Lagos – Ibadan – Osogbo – Baro – Abuja Railway — Approximately 532 km.

▪︎ Coastal Railway Corridor: Benin City – Sapele – Warri – Yenagoa – Port Harcourt – Aba – Uyo – Calabar – Akamkpa – Ikom – Obudu — Approximately 673 km.

• Kano – Daura – Katsina – Jibia Railway — Approximately 345 km.

• Eganyi – Jakura – Baro – Abuja (Idu Industrial Yard) Railway — Approximately 280 km.

• Aba – Ikot Ekpene – Itu – Odukpani – Calabar Railway — Approximately 340 km.

• Illela – Sokoto – Jega – Yauri – Makera Railway — Approximately 408 km.

The Managing Director of NRC, Dr Opeifa commenting on the development, assured that: These proposed rail corridors are expected to strengthen regional connectivity, improve freight movement, support industrialisation, and further integrate Nigeria’s transport network if fully implemented.

Author: Emmanuel C. Nzenwa

Fantastic!! The Itakpe -Abuja Corridor should be priorities., as it will automatically create a corridor from Warri - Kano via a standard gauge rail network.

Pipe, sorry, rail dream. If you believe you will see the above-listed projects implemented, then you will be a very wonderful fo.ol.

MyExpression:
Feasibility Studies Completed As Funding Arrangement Advances For Phase II Of Nigeria's National Railway Projects 🇳🇬


The Managing Director of the nigeria railway Corporation, Dr. Kayode Opeifa has said that the rail sector is growing rapidly... What we are also concerned with now, is the implementation of the roadmap.

He said this while speaking in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Wednesday, where he discussed the proposed national railway development roadmap.

“Let me say the rail sector is coming up gradually and fast. We are putting together a rail system that works for nigeria and Nigerians."

The roadmap includes:

Proposed Railway Corridors:
• Lekki Port (Lagos) – Maiduguri Railway — Approximately 1,588 km.

• Itakpe (Kogi State) – Abuja Central Area Railway — Approximately 262 km.

• Lagos – Calabar Coastal Railway — Approximately 618 km.

• Port Harcourt – Maiduguri Railway — Approximately 1,443 km.

• Benin City – Agbor – Onitsha – Nnewi – Owerri – Aba Railway, with an additional branch line from Onitsha – Enugu – Abakaliki — Approximately 500 km.

• Lagos – Shagamu – Ijebu Ode – Ore – Benin City Railway — Approximately 300 km.

• Zaria – Funtua – Gusau – Kaura Namoda – Sokoto – Illela – Birnin Kebbi Railway — Approximately 520 km.

• Proposed High-Speed Lagos – Ibadan – Osogbo – Baro – Abuja Railway — Approximately 532 km.

▪︎ Coastal Railway Corridor: Benin City – Sapele – Warri – Yenagoa – Port Harcourt – Aba – Uyo – Calabar – Akamkpa – Ikom – Obudu — Approximately 673 km.

• Kano – Daura – Katsina – Jibia Railway — Approximately 345 km.

• Eganyi – Jakura – Baro – Abuja (Idu Industrial Yard) Railway — Approximately 280 km.

• Aba – Ikot Ekpene – Itu – Odukpani – Calabar Railway — Approximately 340 km.

• Illela – Sokoto – Jega – Yauri – Makera Railway — Approximately 408 km.

The Managing Director of NRC, Dr Opeifa commenting on the development, assured that: These proposed rail corridors are expected to strengthen regional connectivity, improve freight movement, support industrialisation, and further integrate Nigeria’s transport network if fully implemented.

Author: Emmanuel C. Nzenwa

Southeast didn't make the cut again!!!!

Two Nigeria

NwaliE01:
Southeast didn't make the cut again!!!!

Two Nigeria

LIES. SE dey there

This is good. Very good.

Do this, secure the lines from saboteurs and terrorists, and you unlock the economy!

Kudos to the government on this one.

AleAirHub:
If this project pulls through, then BAT has my vote and my full family's vote, as the economic outcome from the project is unlimited. I am watching.

This is a political project that only exists on paper. Not a single work has been done concerning these projects, the only one that has a designated path ( railway path but not rails) after 3 years is the coastal railway.

benardtotti:
Funding is the challenge, one way to fund 6 of these projects is to give at least 6 of the top 10 billionaires in Nigeria 1 railline to develop with concession for 40 years.

Fantastic idea.

Rossychy:
I am saying that it's funny how if you want to go to Abuja, you can't get straight train to take you there. You have to stop at Kogi and board a bus or taxi. It's stressful.

You're right.
Most Nigerians will get to visit the capital of Nigeria at least once in their lifetimes for one reason or the other. It should have the most open and efficient access.

And if it does it will even ease congestion and housing pressure in the city. People can live in border states and commute daily for work and business.

If it cannot the city will bloat like Lagos and in decades to come become equally untenable.

I hope they will at least start with those areas that are not benefitting already.....I doubt it though...the south east is just there to make up the numbers.

Adblg0610:
These bold railway expansion projects reflect strong leadership and a clear commitment to national development. Commendations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising modern transport infrastructure that can boost connectivity, trade, jobs, and economic growth across Nigeria.

Railway construction does not reflect strong leadership.

Little children about 2-3 yrs of age amongst other adolescents, who are most likely raped everyday are in captivity withing the country since days and you say it's strong leadership?

Make Una fear God o