Nigeria has embraced sustainability in its railway development strategy by retrofitting locomotives to use hybrid propulsion systems powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). This announcement was made by Minister of Transportation Said Ahmed Alkali during a forum in China, where he called on Chinese and other foreign investors to invest in Nigeria’s rail infrastructure. He emphasized that these investments are needed for dedicated power supply schemes, integrated security solutions, and real-time monitoring to ensure reliable service delivery.
The Minister highlighted Nigeria’s ongoing partnership with China on the Lagos-Kano Standard Gauge Railway Project, noting the successful completion of the Abuja-Kaduna and Lagos-Ibadan segments. He appealed to Chinese partners to provide financial and technical support to complete the final segment, the Ibadan-Minna-Abuja link, which is crucial for maximizing the corridor’s benefits.
Alkali also presented a range of new “investment-ready” rail corridors that span key agricultural and commercial zones. These projects, which include a Lagos-Ibadan-Abuja High-Speed Rail Line and the Port Harcourt–Maiduguri Railway, offer significant return on investment. The Minister concluded by inviting global developers to see Nigeria as a strategic hub for African regional connectivity.
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