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At FOCI Session, Tinubu Lays Out Comprehensive Plans To Transform Rail Infrastructure
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Tinubu attended a consultative session with the Federation of Construction Industry in Nigeria (FOCI) on Thursday.
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During the session, the APC presidential candidate revealed his plans to heavily invest in transportation infrastructure.
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He revealed plans to encourage states to build metro systems if elected president.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has laid out his comprehensive plans to transform Nigeria’s rail infrastructure.
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During a consultative session with the Federation of Construction Industry in Nigeria (FOCI) in Abuja on Thursday, Tinubu urged the organisation to support his target of implementing his plans for transportation infrastructure if elected.
The APC presidential candidate said he has plans to build on the developmental feats achieved by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in terms of infrastructure.
He told FOCI that he would focus on transportation infrastructure: building more roads, and rails, and improving water transport for easier movement of humans and goods.
“We must work together and collaborate to look at the bottlenecks impeding the realisation of the full potential of the construction industry and make realistic efforts to address them.
“God willing, as we assume the mantle of leadership, we shall build an even more prosperous economy. This means additional investment in relevant infrastructure: roads, bridges, rail, airports, schools, power facilities, hospitals, and more. These will enhance efficiency, support industrial growth, spur trade and investment, and improve the ease of doing business.
“My commitment to increase annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth will heavily depend on the quality of the infrastructure we shall build to facilitate and sustain growth in all facets of our national life.
“Overall, the transportation sector is valued at N37 trillion. Transport activities contributed 1.84 per cent to real GDP in the second quarter (Q2) of 2022. Sustaining the political will and technical capacity to move people and goods in a safe, affordable, and accessible manner will create a better future for Nigerians.
“We will, therefore, work hard to improve our various transportation systems and, in the process, unlock the value chain of opportunities therein,” Tinubu said.
Speaking further, the former Lagos governor revealed plans for his government to enhance the use of railways to reduce the cost of moving goods and services across the nation.
“Apart from its cost-effectiveness, enhanced rail use will reduce strain and congestion on our roads and expressways, thereby, significantly lowering the number of vehicular accidents. My administration will also encourage state governments to build public transportation or metro systems in their capital cities,” he said.
“The metros will link with existing national rail lines and revolutionise urban transport in Nigeria. This will boost commerce and contribute significantly to GDP growth.”
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Tinubu added that his administration would prioritise the completion of critical ongoing national railway projects such as Lagos to Kano; Benin to Abakaliki; Port Harcourt to Maiduguri; Lagos to Calabar; and Kano to Maradi.
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