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The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says the country stands the chance of developing technology in the next 10 years for the construction of rail lines without any foreign intervention.

Amaechi, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said this was possible following the level of infrastructure being put in place in the rail sector by the Federal Government.

He said the ministry would ensure a systemic transfer and localisation of rail technology by the major Contractor, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), to qualified Nigerian engineers.

The minister reiterated that the Federal Government had just awarded a N500 million dollar contract to CCECC to supply rolling stocks, build locomotive and wagon factories in the country.

He said this would help facilitate and boost the eventual transfer and localisation of the technology.

According to Amaechi, when the Kajola Rail Wagon factory in Ogun begins full operations, CCECC will be able to assemble wagons and produce rolling stock locally.

He explained that the proposed Transportation University by the Federal Government in Daura, Katsina State, would produce transport experts who would be able to create rail technology and maintain the rail lines in the country.

“The wagon factory in Kajola, Ogun, in a way is localisation of railway technology but beyond that, by Dec. 2, we will lay the foundation of Transportation University which is being handled by CCECC.

President Muhammadu Buhari takes a train ride with the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi and the Minsiter of state for Aviation, Hadi Sarika.
”And the course of study at the university is to teach Nigerians railway technology, that is one step in localising the railway technology.
“We also intend to build the sleepers factory in Kaduna or Zaria, that is another way of localising the technology; so all we are trying to do is for the Chinese to transfer the technology back to Nigerians.
”This will ensure that in the next five years, maintenance of rail will be done by Nigerians and we are hoping that in the next 10 years, Nigeria should be able to construct its own rail lines,” Amaechi said.

On waterways security, Amaechi said the Federal Government had awarded a 195 million dollar contract to launch security equipment on the waters to protect vessels and those who use the waterways.
He said that a combined team of the Nigerian Army, the police, air force and navy were already undergoing some training on the use of the equipment.
Amaechi also reiterated President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to infrastructure development that would create numerous jobs and lift Nigerians from extreme poverty to prosperity.

https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/nigeria-can-develop-rail-line-construction-technology-in-10-years-amaechi/e3703dj

I pray it sees the light of the day. It won't be yet another abandoned project by the government. If they can be able to actualize this plan, Nigeria will be better off.

This University should have satellite campus in the East, West and South.

Nukilia:
This University should have satellite campus in the East, West and South.

The second university of transportation will be in Rivers (Amaechi village)

Big opportunity to get Daura developed a little. Daura could become the next capital of Katsina. Jonathan forgot Otueke, he built a university but no road to access it.
If I become president, overdevelopment go worry Nkerefi

But why katsina?

Everything seems to be happening up north..... Good for his people

Gradually Nigeria will be good

englishmart:
Big opportunity to get Daura developed a little. Daura could become the next capital of Katsina. Jonathan forgot Otueke, he built a university but no road to access it.
If I become president, overdevelopment go worry Nkerefi

Nwa nne how far

Before anything reach Nkerefi e go Nara

crestedaguiyi:


Nwa nne how far

Before anything reach Nkerefi e go Nara

Lol. Sure.

funmike83:
But why katsina?

Is Daura in Anambra?

Walahi Jonathan is a fool, I wonder why people still him, this man neglected his people for good six years, look at what Buhari is doing to kastina/daura

see Integrity and nationalism playing out in mallam?


who say abokki no get sense? look at Obj did in north instead of south, look at gej do in north instead of south. aside from one railway that buhari and his minister spent almost 2 term to complete, what capital project was done In southern Nigeria


Buhari has no business in Democratic politics, don't know why Nigerians love ex military men that spoilt this country economical foundation this much

Mokason28:
President of the North by the North and for the North

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Sharp old man. He did something for his hometown unlike one son of the soil who forgot where he came from

Ok

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now we know why maritime university was abolished

I tot president said no money to executive many bills. so there is money for project in daura

NURTW State Chairmen will be received by Minister of Transportation and they will in photo session with the President.

My brothers will weep and gnash teeth when they see Chairman next to President. Wallahi!

valarmorghulis:
Walahi Jonathan is a fool, I wonder why people still him, this man neglected his people for good six years, look at what Buhari is doing to kastina/daura

Jonathan did alot for Ijaw people it's just that corruption and Jona's weakness didn't create the required effects on the people.

why not build the university in SS/SE for usefulness ? Wetin Nomadic pipu sabi ? Nah pipu wey dey lap themselves on top of trailer with cows,goats wan learn transportation ? Rotimi ! U'll NOT make heaven .Nonsense

Kudos to the Lion of Obima!!! One of Buhari Trustees!!! If you know you know!

Of all global development programs, University of Transportation in Daura, what more can you expect from a Dull, Academic double 007? His own scholastic prowess is undoubtedly void. Even his Nepotism does not provide any better, so far he can corner the state funds to his home after his useless tenure as an impostor.
Tinubu finally influenced him to make MC relevant, I am sure that will be his first vice chancellor at the University
Useless President. too daft to be regarded

englishmart:
Big opportunity to get Daura developed a little. Daura could become the next capital of Katsina. Jonathan forgot Otueke, he built a university but no road to access it.
If I become president, overdevelopment go worry Nkerefi

Nkerefi in Enugu state?
Men that place far like die!!
Too many bridges too

Developing the north to gain more power, my people wouldnt think of that as a case study

He tried...but who are the prospective students? If it's school of cows now, you'll think South. You have land for transport university, but no land for ruga? Just curious

englishmart:
Big opportunity to get Daura developed a little. Daura could become the next capital of Katsina. Jonathan forgot Otueke, he built a university but no road to access it.
If I become president, overdevelopment go worry Nkerefi

Daura may not be capital of Katsina. It’s smaller compared to Katsina and not as developed. And also it is not as planned as Katsina

valarmorghulis:
Walahi Jonathan is a fool, I wonder why people still him, this man neglected his people for good six years, look at what Buhari is doing to kastina/daura

I give it to Buhari. fed poly Laura, now a university. I do not know how yo describe obj and gej. if you can take care of your people,you can take care of others and vice versa.