Niger state government to revive rail system

 
Niger State government  in North Central Nigeria  has sustained talks with the Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation on reviving  the activities of the Corporation in the state.

 
The Governor  of  Niger State,  Abubakar Sani Bello Who was in Ebute meta Lagos office of the Corporation in South west Nigeria,  explained that his visit was a follow-up to their earlier discussions with the Corporation on how to reactivate their services in the state particularly in areas with immense Agricultural potentials.

 
The Governor in a statement by his spokesperson  Mrs.

Mary Noel Berkeley,  noted that  the reactivation of some of the locomotives and wagons, for the onward transportation in the state will definitely  improved   economic activities and create job opportunities.

 
“If we are able to reactivate some of the locomotives and wagons, it will help the market men and women to move within the state and  to  neighbouring  Kaduna State,” added Governor  Bello.

 
Governor Sani Bello reiterated his readiness to partner with the Railway Corporation to ensure that some of the coaches and wagons are refurbished for easier and comfortable transportation.

 
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mr.

Fidet Okhiria in his remarks  expressed delight with the move by  Governor Abubakar Sani Bello and assured him of all the necessary support to achieve the desired objectives.

 
 
Niger state government to revive rail system