The Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali has assured the Kaduna State Government of commitment to embark on provision of metropolitan rail mass transit scheme.
In a statement, during a courtesy visit by a powerful 8-man delegation from the Kaduna State Government, Alkali gave assurances of the Ministry’s support and his interest to partake at every level of discussion that will enable the scheme commence.
Speaking further, Alkali noted that the initiative is timely as it is in consonance with the President’s charge to State Governors to proffer palliative measures to cushion the effects of petroleum subsidy removal on Nigerians.
The Minister also directed the constitution of a Technical Committee consisting of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Nigeria Railway Corporation, Kaduna State Government with a timeline of 5 days to produce a Memorandum of Understanding to alleviate transportation challenges occasioned by the fuel subsidy removal.
