The Minister of Transportation,
Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari ordered him and
the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, to connect the 36
states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by rail.
Amaechi made the revelation
during the 15th National Council on Transportation, NCT, in Sokoto.
He said, “The President called
two of us, myself and my colleague in the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing,
Babatunde Fashola; and told me specifically that I must ensure that the 36
states including Abuja are connected by rail”.
He added that the ongoing rail
projects in the country would create employment opportunity for the teeming
youths.
He said that to grow the economy
effectively and efficiently, the railway must be developed.
Amaechi said the federal
government was on the verge of signing a contract agreement with General
Electric for the rehabilitation of the rail lines across the country to ensure
they are put to use in the very shortest time.
He further disclosed that
government has ordered more Locomotives for the Standard Gauge rail lines.
Amaechi also said the President
has given approval for the construction of Abuja-Itakpe rail line, while
preparation is in top gear to commence activity on the Ajaokuta-Warri line
which will be completed in June 2018.
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