The Ogun State Government through the Ministry of Transportation has presented the State’s Strategic (Multi-Modal)Transportation Master Plan (STMP) to the Nigeria Railway Corporation under the directorship of Dr. Kayode Opeifa.
Commissioner For Transportation, Engr. Olugbenga Dairo while presenting STMP to the NRC team at the Corporation’s Conference Room, in Lagos during a courtesy visit by the State representatives, said the visit served three different purposes towards establishing the state’s interest and developing rail lines in the State
He listed the three different purposes to to include, the presentation of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s congratulations to the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, Dr. Kayode Opeifa on his well-deserved appointment, secondly, the Ogun State Strategic Transportation Master Plan (STMP) and thirdly, was the commence of process for the implementation of the rail sub-sector interventions in Ogun State, specifically the Lagos Red and Blue Line extensions which enjoy the support of the Federal and Lagos State Governments.
He re-affirmed the commitment of Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration to facilitate sustainable mobility across the State.
In his remark, Dr.Kayode Opeifa, who expressed delight in the visitation, said it would deepen infrastructural relationships, as the NRC and Ogun State have a lot to play out in rail development and assured the State of every cooperation on the implementation of the rail extension projects
“Today, I want to assure Ogun State of our support. Part of our mandate is to deepen relationships and assist State Governments to expand their rail infrastructure and negotiate,”he said.
Dr. Opeifa affirmed the NRC’s intention was to commence mass transit rail services along the narrow gauge rail infrastructure in Ogun State and solicited the State ‘s cooperation in achieving this effort.
