The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali has come out to urge Chinese and other foreign investors to invest in Nigeria’s railway system.
He recently shared that he is looking forward to a partnership that will not just build railways, but also bridges of opportunity and shared progress.
Speaking at the 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (IIICF) in Macao, China, Said Ahmed said there are tangible investment opportunities waiting to be explored.
He disclosed that Nigeria is embracing sustainability in its railway development strategy by retrofitting locomotives to aid hybrid propulsion systems powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
According to him, for Nigeria’s railway system to function well, the country needs to properly invest in power supply schemes, integrated security solutions, and real-time monitoring systems to protect the corridors and ensure dependable service delivery.
“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,” he said.
Said Ahmed then urged global investors and infrastructure developers to see Nigeria as not just a market, but also a strategic hub for African regional connectivity.
He concluded by saying that, via improved connectivity and win-win collaboration, our railways can deliver a prosperous Nigeria in the near future.
“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 said.
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