Ogun State, NRC Partner to Develop Comprehensive Rail Transport Plan

• Ogun State aims to align its transport goals with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Plan, with the NRC playing a significant role in this vision.
• Dr. Opeifa assured the NRC’s commitment to providing full technical and operational support to position Ogun as a model for rail-driven economic transformation
• The commissioner shared its vision of a rail system that would promote commerce, trade, industrialization, and economic integration by enabling seamless cargo shipments

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and the Ogun State government have agreed to work together to develop a more robust rail transport plan for the state.

Eko Hot Blog reports that this decision was reached during a meeting between Ogun’s Commissioner for Transportation, Gbenga Dairo, and NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, at the NRC headquarters.

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Dairo highlighted Ogun’s ambitious rail development plans, emphasizing the state’s commitment to integrating rail transportation as a core part of its infrastructure strategy under the ISEYA framework, which stands for Infrastructure, Social Welfare, Education, Youth Empowerment, and Agriculture.

Ogun State aims to align its transport goals with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Plan, with the NRC playing a significant role in this vision.

Ogun’s efforts in rail development are expected to improve the state’s transport network, promote economic growth, and enhance connectivity with neighboring Lagos State.

“A significant part of the plan focuses on Ogun State’s long-term goal of leveraging Standard Gauge Rail to improve goods transportation,” Mr Dairo said.

The commissioner shared its vision of a rail system that would promote commerce, trade, industrialization, and economic integration by enabling seamless cargo shipments.

In response, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, commended the Ogun ministry of transportation for its forward-thinking approach and alignment with the federal government’s infrastructure agenda.

Dr. Opeifa encouraged Ogun State to join the NRC’s “Rail in the State” initiative, a program designed to assist state governments in developing, managing, and expanding viable rail networks

“This initiative is progressing, with Plateau State set to launch its rail integration soon. Bauchi and Borno States are also in advanced discussions on their rail projects,” he said.

He urged Ogun to optimise its existing narrow-gauge corridor while integrating its plans with Lagos State’s Blue and Red Line projects.

Dr. Opeifa assured the NRC’s commitment to providing full technical and operational support to position Ogun as a model for rail-driven economic transformation.

“We assure you that whatever support you need, we will provide at no cost. It is in the national interest that all states with train networks commence commercial operations like Lagos.

“The Tinubu administration, under the Renewed Hope Agenda, is determined to support states willing to develop rail infrastructure and mobility services.

“Our role at the NRC is to extend federal government investments to the states, enabling them to own and operate mass train services for their people.

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“By working closely with Ogun, we aim to create an efficient and sustainable rail system to ease transportation, boost economic activities, and improve residents’ quality of life,” Mr Opeifa said.

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