Lagos-Ibadan rail’ll ready in June – Amaechi
April 20, 2019 TheNation
Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has assured that by early June this year, the rail transport system would ready for use between Lagos and Ibadan. The Lagos-Abeokuta rail had been completed earlier in the year as passengers were offered a three-month free ride. The period of free ride was however later shortened.
Amaechi who spoke to some journalists over the weekend noted that his commitment to the full take off of rail transportation in Nigeria is aimed at making life easier and better for Nigerians. He undertakes rail inspection trips at least twice in a month. The Ghanaian government recently sent a team led by its Minister of Rail Development, Hon. Joe Ghartey, to come and understudy the progress being made in Nigeria’s rail projects.
The Lagos-Ibadan rail project is being executed at the cost of $1.6 billion, which is being funded from the loan from the Chinese government. He explained that the hitherto abandoned Itakpe-Wari rail line has been completed and has commenced operation. It shall, for a start, be carrying 100 passengers per trip, until more coaches are purchased. The Itakpe-Warri rail line was abandoned for 34 years.
READ ALSO: Human element affects port efficiency – Amaechi
“It is one rail project that we did not borrow a dime to complete. President Muhammadu Buhari was and still enthusiastic in driving the rail project in Nigeria as a way of improving the nation’s economy. The Itakpe –Warri rail line was revived and completed with $200m. Presently, the Railway Village which was burnt is being rehabilitated, just as the Railway yard (which will comprise school, hospital and maintenance units) is being built in Agbor, Delta State,” he said.
Amaechi further noted that the cost of land and other properties on the rail corridor have all gone up as many people are already scrambling to buy lands and properties along such places in anticipation of the economies that will be built within those areas.
Subsidy Palliatives
𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐋: 𝐎𝐌𝐎'𝐎𝐁𝐀 𝐉𝐈𝐌𝐈 𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐎 𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒. In his continued dedication to prioritize the needs of the people, Hon. (Prince) Okunjimi Odimayo, the House of Representatives member for Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency, has finalized arrangements to provide relief assistance to his constituents. This effort is his way of mitigating the consequences of the fuel subsidy removal by alleviating the hardships faced by the people. The program is set to take place on the following details: Date: Sunday "15th October, 2023" Venue: Ode Irele Civic Centre Time: 12 PM". Hon. Prince Jimi Odimayo is unwavering in his commitment to fostering a sustainable future for the residents of Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency. Party Chieftains, Progressive families, beneficiaries, and other prominent figures are expected to grace the program. Victor Adedeji, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to
Comments
Post a Comment