FG targets December 3 Inauguration for northern rail projects
The Federal Government has set December 3, 2026, for the inauguration of key sections of two major railway projects in Northern Nigeria as the Bola Tinubu administration intensifies efforts to expand the country’s rail infrastructure. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-targets-december-3-inauguration-for-northern-rail-projects/
The Federal Government of Nigeria has set December 3, 2026, as the target date for the inauguration of two major railway projects in the Northern region. These projects, the 205-kilometre Kaduna–Kano Standard Gauge Railway and the 400-kilometre Kano–Katsina–Maradi Railway, are expected to enhance transportation, stimulate commercial activities, and bolster regional connectivity.
According to the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council spokesperson, Dele Alake, the Kaduna–Kano railway is 90 per cent complete and the Kano–Katsina–Maradi project is 70 per cent complete. These projects represent the administration's commitment to expanding Nigeria's railway infrastructure and improving regional transportation.
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