FG woos investors for railway infrastructure

The Minister of Transportation, Said Ahmed Alkali, has called on Chinese and other foreign investors to prioritise investing in Nigeria’s railway infrastructure. The minister said there are investment opportunities in power supply schemes, integrated security solutions, and real-time monitoring systems to secure the corridors and ensure reliable service delivery, a statement signed by Special Adviser […]

The Minister of Transportation, Said Ahmed Alkali, has called on Chinese and other foreign investors to prioritise investing in Nigeria’s railway infrastructure.

The minister said there are investment opportunities in power supply schemes, integrated security solutions, and real-time monitoring systems to secure the corridors and ensure reliable service delivery, a statement signed by Special Adviser to the Minister, Jibril Umar has said.

Speaking at the 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (IIICF) in Macao, China, Alkali expressed his anticipation for a collaboration that not only constructs railways but also fosters bridges of opportunity, peace, and shared progress.

He said Nigeria has embraced sustainability in its railway development strategy by retrofitting locomotives to accommodate hybrid propulsion systems powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).

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The minister said, “Infrastructure is not just about tracks and trains. For our railway system to function optimally, there is a need for investments in dedicated power supply schemes, integrated security solutions, and real-time monitoring systems to secure the corridors and ensure reliable service delivery. These are areas ripe for private-sector participation and public-private partnerships.

“China has been a trusted friend and partner, and we look forward to a deeper collaboration that builds not just railways but bridges of opportunity, peace, and shared progress. I invite global investors, financiers, and infrastructure developers to consider Nigeria not merely as a market but as a strategic hub for African regional connectivity. We believe in partnerships that empower and transform.

“Together, through enhanced connectivity and win-win cooperation, we can build a future where our railways and other modes of land transport carry not just goods and people, but also the promise of a prosperous tomorrow.” he added.