Why Link Nigeria & Niger by Rail?
Why Link Nigeria & Niger by Rail?
The Kano-Maradi Railway project, connecting Nigeria to Niger, is vital for enhancing food security in Nigeria by strengthening the food supply chain through efficient transportation, Kayode Opeifa, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, said.
Opeifa noted that the African Union encourages connections with landlocked countries like Niger due to their economic potential. He added that studies show Nigeria’s and West Africa’s food security, especially in cereals and livestock, depends on regions like Maradi in Niger.
The government's plans to expand the rail network across major cities include:
🟠Constructing new rail lines nationwide;
🟠Placing rail projects on the concurrent list, which now empowers states to develop their own rail systems with federal assistance.
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