The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced a comprehensive reform plan aimed at transforming the country’s rail sector within the next five years, with a long-term vision of achieving global standards within this generation.
Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, made this known during a meeting with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) in Lagos.
Opeifa stated that the current administration is committed to transforming the nation’s rail infrastructure under its Renewed Hope Agenda.
He emphasised that the government is working on a comprehensive railway master plan, which is expected to be unveiled in April, to drive the development of a world-class rail system.
“In the next five years, a lot of things will change in this country, and soon, Nigerians will be able to even enjoy a new generation rail system.
“In our generation, we shall be able to operate all modes of modern rail systems comparable to anywhere in the world,” Opeifa said.
