Niger State government has made a bold move to develop a railway network within the state.
This is sequel to a meeting held by the State Governor, Umaru Bago, with a delegation from the China Railway Corporation in Minna, the state capital.
His Special Adviser on Digital Communications, Abdullberqy Ebbo, disclosed this in a statement posted on his X handle on Tuesday.
According to the statement, during the meeting, they discussed working out a partnership to establish a railway network that would span the state’s three geopolitical zones as well as Abuja.
The statement read, “Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, hosted a delegation from the China Railway Corporation in Minna, Niger State.
“The corporation, renowned for constructing China’s extensive railway network, discussed working out a partnership to establish a railway network across three geopolitical zones in the state and Abuja.
“The meeting also delved into potential collaborations in various sectors, including agriculture, housing, and the construction of airline hangars and the Cango terminal at Bola Tinubu International Airport Minna.
“With plans to solidify the partnership, the delegation is set to draft a Concept Note and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a business relationship with the state.
“The ambitious project is anticipated to be funded through the China Exim Bank, marking a significant step towards improving transportation infrastructure and economic growth in Niger State.”
It would be recalled that the Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, had challenged state Governors to emulate Lagos State by developing railway networks within their state.
The Minister gave the challenge during the inauguration of the Lagos State Red Railway Line by President Bola Tinubu.
