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.
The Managing Director of NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, made this known during a meeting with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) in Lagos on Tuesday, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
He emphasized 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.
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However, Opeifa lamented Nigeria’s sluggish railway progress, noting that while 3,500 kilometers of tracks were built in 60 years, expansion stalled for another six decades. He assured that the current administration is committed to reversing this through prioritized investments and accelerated execution.
According to him, the long-term vision is for all states to have functional rail systems operating round the clock to ease transportation challenges, boost economic growth, and reduce dependency on road transport.
