- Oba Ogunlaja applaud Opeifa’s track record
- He encouraged Opeifa to hold on to his faith and be grateful for the opportunity to serve Nigerians in this new capacity
- He appeal to Nigerians to be Patient with the Tinubu led Administration
The appointment of Dr. Kayode Opeifa as the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has been commended by the Aladeshonyin and Paramount Ruler of Odo-Noforija kingdom, Epe Division in Lagos, His Royal Majesty Oba Dr. Babatunde Ola Ogunlaja.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oba Ogunlaja applaud Opeifa’s track record, expressing his confidence in Opeifa’s ability to deliver in his new role.
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Encouraging Opeifa to hold on to his faith and be grateful for the opportunity to serve Nigerians in this new capacity, Oba Ogunlaja’s endorsement of Opeifa’s appointment signals optimism for the future of Nigeria’s railway sector and a commitment to President Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda.
He expressed his love and admiration for Dr. Kayode Opeifa, hailing him as a distinguished Awori-born who has brought pride to the Aworis at all times.
Oba Ogunlaja emphasized that Opeifa’s appointment as the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation is a perfect fit—a “round peg in a round hole”—and a unique opportunity to drive essential changes in the railway sector.
Furthermore he appeal to Nigerians to be Patient with the Tinubu led Administration stating that the renewed hope agenda will materialise fully in due course
He outlined some of the achievement of President Tinubu as a testament to his dedication and expression of sincerity to Nigerians such as;
Compressed Natural Gas Initiative which was Launched to power the transportation sector and reduce costs, the Skill-Up Artisans Programme, the Introduction of the Nigerian Youth Academy and the National Youth Talent Export Programme, the student loan scheme , job Creation, minimum wage increment, Removal of Fuel Subsidies and Termination of Multiple Foreign Exchange Systems, Increased Oil Production, e.t.c
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Opeifa was a former Commissioner and Special Adviser to the former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola, was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on January 22nd, 2025.
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The New NRC Boss will face some of the challenges in the railway Sector such as; poor funding and huge operating losses, inadequate locomotive and rolling stock, loss of patronage to the road transport sector and weak political commitment.
