NRC and LAMATA Team Up to Boost Nigeria's Rail Network

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NRC and LAMATA Team Up to Boost Nigeria's Rail Network

By Dada Babajide Razak 

 The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) and Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) are joining forces to strengthen Nigeria's rail system. The two agencies met on 5th March to discuss ways to work together more effectively, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope 8-Point Agenda.

The meeting, led by NRC Managing Director Dr. Kayode Opeifa and LAMATA Managing Director Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, focused on improving operations, enhancing crisis management, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of railway services. 

Dr. Opeifa highlighted the importance of an integrated railway system for Nigeria, emphasizing its role in reducing costs, boosting trade, and driving economic growth. He reaffirmed NRC's commitment to working closely with LAMATA to strengthen the country's transportation network.

A key highlight of the meeting was the call for increased private sector investment in the railway industry. Both parties underscored the need for financial institutions and key stakeholders to play a more active role in rail infrastructure development, ensuring sustainable funding and modernization of Nigeria's railway network.

Dr. Opeifa assured LAMATA of NRC's continued openness to future engagements and innovative partnerships that will drive progress and enhance passenger and cargo rail services. He reiterated that collaborations like this are crucial to building a world-class railway system that supports Nigeria's growing economy and urban development goals.

The engagement marks another step forward in fostering a stronger, more resilient railway sector that serves as a backbone for national growth and development. 


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