FG Partners Kaduna on Sustainable Land Transport Development

FG Partners Kaduna on Sustainable Land Transport Development

L-R, the Hon. Minister  of Transportation, Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali, noting the request his quest, the Governor of  Kaduna state Sen. Uba Sani was making to enable  him to respond  to the  Governor.

Abuja, July 3, 2025 — The Federal Government has expressed readiness to partner with the Kaduna State Government to enhance Nigeria’s land transport infrastructure through the expansion and modernization of key transportation projects.

Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, to the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.

Alkali said the partnership aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s "Renewed Hope Agenda" and is focused on improving connectivity, accessibility, and economic growth through modern transport solutions.

"The Ministry is working hard to ensure the delivery of the Kaduna-Kano segment of the railway modernization project by next year, including the Kano-Maradi line with a branch to Dutse," the Minister stated.

He also revealed that a special committee will be inaugurated next week to accelerate the implementation of a light-rail project in Kaduna State. The committee, to be coordinated by the Director overseeing the office of the Permanent Secretary, Musa Ibrahim, will include representatives from the Federal Ministry of Transportation, the Nigerian Railway Corporation, and the Kaduna State Government.

The committee is expected to submit its report within two weeks.

Commending Governor Sani for his swift developmental strides in Kaduna State, Senator Alkali assured of the Federal Government’s continued collaboration to ensure the timely delivery of all railway modernization projects in the state and beyond.

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L-R. His Excellency, the Governor of  Kaduna state being  received  by the Hon. Minister of Transportation, Sen.Said Ahmed  Alkali when  the Governor  visited him in his office recently.

Transportation is the gateway to a nation’s economy. No country can grow its GDP without a functional and affordable transport system,” Alkali emphasized.

Earlier, Governor Uba Sani had solicited the Ministry’s support to further strengthen Kaduna’s transportation sector. He noted that under the Minister’s leadership, Nigeria’s transport system has seen significant progress.

Highlighting Kaduna’s recent transport milestones, the governor disclosed that the state launched a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme and introduced 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to ease transportation challenges.

He added that President Tinubu has allocated N100 billion in the 2025 national budget to support the construction of the Kaduna Light Rail Transit, a key component of the state’s transport master plan.

Governor Sani reaffirmed Kaduna's commitment to partnering with the Federal Government for the successful implementation of transformative transport projects.

Janet McDickson Noah
Director, Information & Public Relations
Federal Ministry of Transportation