Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria can only sustain its position as Africa’s logistics hub by reviving and revitalising its railway system.
Shettima spoke on Monday in Abuja while declaring open the
second international railway conference.
He urged stakeholders to embrace stronger networking,
partnerships, and collaboration, stressing that harnessing the vast opportunities
in the railway sector is a serious task.
The vice-president, however, noted that the drive for
renewal is what inspired the railway projects and modernisation efforts under
President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, the challenge ahead of
us is to lead this race as the logistics hub of Africa by reviving and
revitalising our railway services,” Shettima said.
“We must be conscious of our place as the anchor of West
Africa’s economy and home to the continent’s largest population as we prepare
for the adoption of modern railway infrastructure.”
The vice-president added that the new drive inspired
projects such as the Kano–Maradi railway modernisation, which he described as a
strategic gateway for trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area
(AfCFTA).
Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
No comments
Post a Comment
Kindly drop a comment below.
(Comments are moderated. Clean comments will be approved immediately)
Advert Enquires - Reach out to us at NigerianEye@gmail.com