The document that was obtained by our correspondent on
Thursday noted that the railway, which was undertaken by the China Civil
Engineering Construction Corporation Nigeria Limited, stands as the first
modern double-track standard-gauge railway in West Africa.
“It serves as a crucial component of the ECOWAS’s
Interconnectivity railway network and represents the second phase of Nigeria’s
railway modernization project,” the document read in part.
In June 2021, the Lagos-Ibadan Railway, connecting Nigeria’s
economic hub, Lagos, with the industrial centre of the southwest, Ibadan,
officially commenced commercial operations.
According to the document, “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.
“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 document further noted that the CCECC has organised
hundreds of training sessions to contribute to the cultivation of talent for
Nigeria’s railway modernisation.
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