FG to link state capitals with rail system

President Goodluck Jonathan said all state capitals would be linked with rail transportation to boost the nation’s economy.



Jonathan stated this in London at the 17th meeting of the Honorary International Investment Council with the theme: Rail Transportation.

He said that with such nationwide rail coverage, roads and highways would be better maintained, adding “if we do not link state capitals by rail, our roads will not last.’’

On upgrade and expansion of the nation’s public infrastructure, the President said, “we cannot mould the economy of the country without good infrastructure.

“Quite a number of companies construct roads to their sites. This is not supposed to be so. We are committed to addressing this, we have been working hard and we have improved our road networks significantly.’’

He expressed optimism that government will resurface all federal road networks across the country within the next three years.

“We intend to initiate some new ones that are very critical, especially to link up Port Harcourt city and Bonny, the major gas exporting terminal of our country,”Jonathan said.

The President also informed the HIIC members of government’s commitment to securing the nation’s air space and improving the quality of airport terminal buildings.

Jonathan assured that government was determined to end security challenge facing the country.

(NAN)