- As per the document, the railway has established a crucial transport link from Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, to the prominent industrial city of Kaduna in the north
Over the past seven years, the Abuja-Kaduna railway has successfully transported nearly 6.5 million passengers. This information was revealed in a document from the Chinese Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday.
This railway project, executed by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, stands as Nigeria’s first modern railway and represents the continent’s introduction to Chinese standards in modern rail infrastructure.
As per the document, the railway has established a crucial transport link from Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, to the prominent industrial city of Kaduna in the north.
“It has not only improved the investment climate but also facilitated trade, the movement of people and goods between these two major cities, propelling economic development along the route and within the urban areas.
“Particularly noteworthy is its role in stimulating commercial development around passenger stations.
“The implementation and operation of the Abuja-Kaduna Railway have had a profound impact on Nigeria’s economy. Over seven years of operation, it has safely transported nearly 6.57 million passengers, providing a safe, comfortable, efficient, and punctual mode of travel for residents and visitors alike,” the document read.
The Chinese Embassy noted that the railway has significantly integrated Kaduna into the development sphere of the capital region, driving economic growth along the railway corridor, generating substantial direct and indirect employment opportunities, and laying a solid foundation for the sustained adoption of Chinese standards.