71 contract for a rail line that would link Nigeria to Niger Republic.
Besides the rail project, Amaechi disclosed the council also approved the award of contract worth N3.049bn for the design, manufacture, supply, testing and inauguration of one railway crane for the purposes of clearing rail tracks during accidents. He explained that they would be working with the lead forensic auditor in nine states of the Niger Delta which he said had been divided into 16 lots.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said the council approved the augmentation of the contract for the construction of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund’s headquarters in Abuja in the sum of N3.773bn, therefore raising the initial approval for the contract to about N14bn. “Let’s even look at it from the point of view of the economy. What is the economic benefit of this project to Nigeria. The Nigerian economy, as it is today, is not in a state to contain this kind of wasteful spending.”
The Convener of the Concerned Nigerians Group, Deji Adeyanju, told The PUNCH, that the project was meant to loot the resources of Nigeria. “But sometimes, I don’t know if we are getting our priorities right because I think we have to finish with Nigeria before you think of going to Niger. Is there any special thing we are getting from Niger?”A former Director-General of the Nigerian Institute for International Affairs, Prof Bola Akinterinwa, said Nigerians should be more interested in the source of the fund for the project.
We have not linked our major cities within Nigeria yet this government is trying to link us with Niger, for what? Better start work on Lagos Calabar line as well as Port Harcourt to maiduguri and stop dreaming of killer herders across the border
Does that not show the readiness of North in case of breaking Nigeria?
This government is a torn on a flesh of Nigerians no wonder the president is from Niger and that's why this project was approved, I guess its time to review the Amalgamation of this country and allow the North to join with Niger
Who did this to Nigerians 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
Amaechi my man? That presidential ticket must come by fire by force. Even if them say na SE get am, dem go expand Imo boundary reach Ubima.
Unbelievable. I can’t figure this out
I will rather prefer using the money to tackle insecurity, poverty and youth unemployment
Apc government is a scam
I thought fuel subsidy was removed because of lack of money, where is the fund for the rail way coming from. This govt is crazy
You people talk too much, for long, the fulani have learn to put up action than talking
ClownsInPower the problems of Nigeria
That's why they are in opposition. Responsible opposition is salutary, the opposite is Destructive, especially when it smacks of falsehood.
If we offended this buhari, he should let us know... The type of decisions being made by this government since this year is looking like an intentional act of cruelty against it's citizens 🙄🙄
first connect all the regions with rail, that will boasting the economy, connecting Niger can come later, except some interests are on it, due to Edo is building seaports which is badly needed in the South South to ease lagos congested seaport. Also create jobs to ease crime.
Why not connect Rivers State to Lagos through rail line. Which will increase revenue and also help in moving goods and people
Can't these people concentrate on one project? Finish one railway and let it be useful before getting loans for another. The only functional railway is the Abuja -Kaduna, which GEJ completed. Pls is getting loans, an achievement, cos that's the way it appears under PMB?
.
Dear Nigerians!! Stand firmly against this move, it is selfishly orchestrated & of no benefit to Nigeria economy and security wise,not now not ever,How can you have a porous border with rail line?That's suicidal erroneous uncalculated move. Stop it at all cost, Danger looms front
God bless PMB
Nawah for Nigeria government oh. Rail lines are not reach all Nigeria States (36) yet and their want to extend it other country (Niger). People are dying everyday on the road.
Are we trying to connect Nigeria to somebody village and country? I come in peace
Amechi!!! What of rail lines that will move round Nigeria? To make life easy for us.
We are still on Strike o
When other Countries are building New Generation Railway Systems...We are stuck with our Past ...I'm in tears
And We are about to Enter another Economic Meltdown ... Nice
From my understanding ...This Passes through Kaduna
When will this government get its priorities right? Constructing rail line from Kano to Niger Republic, while there are States yet to be connected with rail lines in Nigeria is not economic development. Therefore, this effort does not deserve accolades.
Nigeria at large has not been fully connected and our president is talking about connecting Nigeria to another country. Please are we for ready for what is building up?
What's the economic value or importance of Niger Republic? Senseless policy makers! Shior
Vote Amechi for president of Niger
I instead of critizing can't u find out why the project is initiated
Kano-Katsina-Zamfara-Sokoto-Kebbi is far better than kano-Niger . thinkpositive .
How much Dangote's refinery worth sef... This one has clearly shows that most of this northerner's leaders are bunch of callous Nigers
Why the attacked? Busy bodies!
As usual, shortsighted OfficialPDPNig will whine.
Why people will never wait to see the out come of the say you just start criticizing the effort. And you called your self a patriotic Nigerian shame on you the wailers
When our roads are bad all over. What a country
Are we truely safe? Can we hold our leaders accountable to the motives behind the decisions they make?
What a predicament
The funnest part of it is the party that failed in all aspects now talking about a misplaced priority? It's a shame on them
Means of embezzlement. At the end of the day, it will be abandoned. God is watching.
This should be investigated and vetted properly. Absolutely Nonsensical .
How do you write a CV that stands out from the many CVs Human Resource Managers and recruiters receive when recruiting? An ultimate rule for CV writing is – be different and show your selling-point. Let's help you to write that great CV.
Amechi I hope you will still return to Rivers after this administration? Even if your brain is touching, please Note that Niger Republic is not a state in Nig. SS SE need a rain line inform those migrants from Niger Republic in Aso Villa that Nig is not Family club.
Clueless administration, they still haven't linked the country, they are wasting money on a rail line to Niger Republic
Our landlocked neighbors need a route for their imports. The nation that revamps its Ports operations and has a direct rail line to their land will become the West African Hub for imports for them. Income. Cote D'Voire is hurrying to expand its ports & rails for the same purpose
Buhari robbing Peter to pay Paul. Using revenue from oil in the south to develop the north and even Niger Republic. The regions that produce the oil are denied fruits of their land . Issorite Apartheid in Nigeria
Nigerians should shine their eyes well, well; Buhari is trying to facilitate the to and fro migration of his terrorists and illegal voters from the Niger Republic with that white elephant project.
Security wise I don't the idea of rail track to Niger Republic was a good one. Besides, we have infrastructure deficit in some areas in the country and needed to fixed urgently. However, who will finance the project?
Tommorw V.p osibanjo will come and act like saint 😂😂🤣
Buhari is irritating me, how can u spend such amount of money for niger and u dont have rail in most states in nigeria? Aboki
When they can't, they dragged. Someone is working while they bark like dogs
MaziNnamdiKanu radiobiafralive
They should go to court. It is unreasonable, unwanted at this period. What's the net expirt/import between the 2 nations to warrant such elephant project. This govt is shameless. We needs more of such internally.
What is the market/economic benefit of this rail way...if not...Minister will want Nigerian alone to construct rail way to heaven...
What kind of president is this and what business does he has with the republic of Niger? is Niger republic part of Nigeria now? This man is clueless
Shouldn't the funds have been used to solve the Apapa headache once and for all by constructing one railway line from Apapa port to Ibadan, through the major towns of the S West to Abuja Kaduna & Kano and Sokoto and another line to Benin, Warri and the East?
this should have prompt mass demonstration, borrowing to make rail to other country while the country is in mess. I miss late Gani. this government has failed totally.
Clueless and primitive administration 🤦
Why must PDP and CEOS attack FG please we need more light not everything in Nigeria should be politicize.
Why build a rail from kanto to Niger republic when rail system within nigeria is still at its infancy? Are we financing someone's business from nigeria to Niger republic? How will the loan be repaid? Can the rail be of self recourse?
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: Daily Trust - 🏆 13. / 51 Read more »
Source: SaharaReporters - 🏆 9. / 63 Read more »
Source: MobilePunch - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »
Source: MobilePunch - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »