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Nigeria’s transport sector is set for a revolution as the Lagos-Abuja High-Speed Bullet Train gains momentum, reducing travel time between both cities from 12 hours to just 2–3 hours.

The Director of Operations at Geofocus Consortium, Engineer Yinka Idris, in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, described the project as a milestone in Nigeria’s development. Idris lauded President Bola Tinubu’s istration for prioritising infrastructure and fostering Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to drive economic growth.

According to Idris, the bullet train will provide a faster, safer, and more efficient alternative to road travel.

Idris said that the initiative aligned with Tinubu’s vision of leveraging private sector expertise to deliver world-class infrastructure without overburdening public finances.

“Currently, travelers between Lagos and Abuja face long hours in traffic, safety concerns, and reduced productivity,” he said. He said that the project would significantly ease movement, enhance trade, and improve the overall business environment.

“As part of the development, ten smart cities with 10,000 housing units each will be built along the rail corridor.“An independent power plant will also be constructed to the train and surrounding infrastructure,” he said.

Idris said that the Lagos-Abuja bullet train is expected to create thousands of jobs during construction and after completion.

He said that the initiative aligned with Tinubu’s commitment to reducing unemployment and fostering economic prosperity through major infrastructure projects.

“With feasibility studies completed and proof of funds secured, the project now awaits approvals from the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) before construction begins,” he said.

Idris said that the construction phase is expected to last between 48 and 52 months.

He said its completion would promote the project as Nigeria’s largest-ever PPP-driven initiative and a benchmark for transport infrastructure across Africa.

Beyond transportation, Idris said the bullet train would reduce road congestion, lower carbon emissions, and extend the lifespan of highways.

He said that such would represent a major step toward sustainable and environmentally friendly infrastructure development.

“As Nigeria moves closer to realizing this dream, citizens can anticipate a future of seamless travel, improved quality of life, and enhanced economic opportunities under President Tinubu’s leadership,” he added.

https://guardian.ng/news/lagos-abuja-bullet-train-to-cut-travel-time-to-three-hours/

Good Development 👍

Asiwaju is working anyway

We live on giant promises alone..

All the average Nigerian wants is availability of work, food, security and good living. You folks steal a lot already. This isn't too much to ask..

Great development.
The private sector will always invest in a country where they believe in the government.
The Tinubu led government is a government one can trust

This is a very good project but I think the government should focus on completing the rail projects and fixing the roads that are been rehabilitated across Nigeria for now.

chatinent:
We live on giant promises alone..

Speaking about yourself?
Your reality is not the general experience of Nigerians.
This is not a government project but private, aside from complaining and nagging like a bad wife, what have you done for Nigeria?

Joy is coming.
Asiwaju jagaban is on the wheel.
It would have been a world crime if we hadn't voted in president Tinubu.

Bad belle on the way.

chopnaira:


https://guardian.ng/news/lagos-abuja-bullet-train-to-cut-travel-time-to-three-hours/

Finally a rail line that can make sense because if you put ticket at ₦50, 000 people would massively buy it... In fact it can do 20 trips daily and still be 80% filled most times

The other one is Lagos to Eastern Region rail.. Benin,warri ,port Harcourt With Branch off to Onitsha and owerri ... Even if you put ticket here at ₦50, 000 it would be 90% filled

Outside this there is no other rail system you can put the price at 20k and get 50% filled train

This is economics not sentiments

It's just wishful thinking, like universal health coverage and free education for all, with total eradication of poverty.

Why do I find this difficult to believe? The same excitement they showed for the coastal highway and is now a caricature of what we were told.

Till e happen

Na today ....can anything good come out of d Satanic wicked evil demonic government of apc.. every hand dat voted apc are all idiots

Good. I pray we get there soon

Awesome

Nigeria shall be great again

Tinubu is developing Yorubaland massively not the other way round.

Tinubu is developing south east massively is a direct mockery of igbo people. Fallacy.

Acekidc4:
Good Development 👍

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Good concept.

White elephant project like the fake refineries

Another lamba to deceive gullible Nigerians

Joy is cumming

chopnaira:


https://guardian.ng/news/lagos-abuja-bullet-train-to-cut-travel-time-to-three-hours/

lathrowinger:
Asiwaju is working anyway

How old are you now?

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If done cost-effectively it is good because Lagos Abuja traffic is high. Lagos Abuja traffic is part of Lagos to Kaduna, Jos, Kano and many more busy routes, so reducing half of the journey duration by 70% is great idea to me. The issue is always the cost and motive of award.

Lies what about stop overs at stations along the way unless it's a direct non stop trip.

That would be great

They should do it well o, before we hear bad news.

OK ,


the security part is what matters a lot ,




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