Thread by @NGRPresident

“The cities of Jibiya and Maradi constitute a significant trading core between Nigeria and Niger Republic – a tradition dating back many centuries.” — President @MBuhari #KanoMaradiRail

PMB: “This vital infrastructure line will establish an end-to-end logistic supply chain in railway transport services between Northern and Southern regions of the country, reaching Nigerian southern ports of Lagos and Warri.”

PMB: “The entire route encompasses territory inhabited by close to 80 million people across 10 states of the country. This project has a branch line to Dutse the capital of Jigawa state to open up this corridor which is endowed with vast resources.” #KanoMaradiRail

PMB: “The #KanoMaradiRail line has been identified as a viable line that will significantly enhance the movement of passengers and freight to the hinterland especially raw materials from both agricultural and mineral resources for our industries.”

PMB: “The project, when completed, would serve import and export of goods for Niger Republic and other countries in the sub-region through Nigerian ports.” #KanoMaradiRail

PMB: “The country will earn revenue through expansion of trade and commerce, while the people of Niger Republic will benefit from ease of transportation logistics at affordable cost in their import and export business.” #KanoMaradiRail

PMB: “The connection to Niger Republic through rail will also foster Trans-Sahara trade and contribute to the expected gains in the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement.” #KanoMaradiRail #AfCFTA

PMB: “The construction company handling this project, Messrs Mota-Engil Nigeria Limited is supporting knowledge and technology transfer by investing in the establishment of a learning Institution for Transportation and Railway Science. This is commendable.” #KanoMaradiRail

PMB: “We have in the rail sector embarked on the completion of the 1,424 Kilometer #LagosKanoRail line to join the one being flagged-off today #KanoMaradiRail for the country’s Western axis.” #RailUPng

PMB: “On the Eastern corridor of the country, the Port Harcourt – Enugu – Makurdi – Maiduguri rail line with branches to Owerri, Imo state and Damaturu, Yobe state have been awarded for reconstruction, to include a deep sea port in Bonny Island...”

“... and a Railway Industrial Park in Port Harcourt with the objectives of achieving a vibrant and functional railway infrastructure in the Eastern part of the country.” #RailUPng

PMB: “The Federal Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Finance have been directed to vigorously act on engagement and concluding financial arrangement with appropriate co-financiers to partner with the Federal Government...”

“... for the development of the West – East Coastal rail line from Lagos to Calabar and linking Onitsha, Benin, Warri, Yenegoa, Port Harcourt, Aba and Uyo.”

PMB: “Furthermore, the contract for the important #CentralRailway traversing Itakpe-Baro-Abuja with connection to Lokoja & a new seaport in Warri has been signed and is expected to achieve appreciable level of completion during the tenure of this administration.” #AbujaWarriRail

PMB: “Businesses will be able to take full advantage of availability of an affordable and effective transportation backbone that can transform industrial and economic activity to a higher level.” #RailUPng

PMB: “I also enjoin our private sectors to invest and participate in the realization of these very promising economic opportunities.” #RailUPng