Lagos-Ibadan Railway Safely Conveyed Over 1.33 Million Passengers

Lagos-Ibadan railway has conveyed over 1.33 million passengers in the last two years, according to a report.

VerseNews reports that according to the information from the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria’s media department reveals that the project has been instrumental in creating around 5,000 jobs per year in the local community, while also indirectly aiding the employment of at least 20,000 people.

As a key part of the ECOWAS inter connectivity railway system, it constitutes the second phase of Nigeria’s railway modernization project.

“To date, it has safely transported over 1.33 million passengers. Recently, the railway introduced dedicated freight services, establishing a vital link between the port and rail, thus expediting the flow of import and export goods, alleviating port congestion, and contributing significantly to the growth of Nigeria’s largest port, the Lagos Apapa Port.

“It also plays a key role in promoting the development of export-oriented economies in the surrounding areas.

“Throughout the project’s construction and operational phases, a strong commitment to local engagement has resulted in the direct creation of a minimum of 5,000 employment opportunities within the local community, each year, and indirectly supporting the employment of at least 20,000 individuals.

“The Lagos-Ibadan railway project has also made substantial efforts in talent development, offering training in various roles related to engineering construction and railway operations, facilitating the transfer of professional expertise.

“CCECC has organised hundreds of training sessions to contribute to the cultivation of talent for Nigeria’s railway modernisation,” the document said.