The Federal Government has approved the construction of a ₦1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service for Kano State, aimed at transforming urban transportation and easing traffic congestion across the metropolitan area.
In a statement released yesterday, by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced the approval while addressing the State’s contingent that participated in the 2025 National Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Borno State, where he noted that the project would provide a modern, efficient, and affordable mass transit system that will connect key districts within the metropolis, enhance mobility for residents, and stimulate trade and investment.
The governor explained that the decision of his administration to realign with the Federal Government under the All Progressives Congress (APC) was driven by the need to attract critical development projects to Kano State.
Describing the rail service as a landmark intervention, the governor said it would significantly improve the quality of life of the people and reposition Kano as a major transportation hub in Northern Nigeria, assuring that the state government would work closely with relevant federal agencies to ensure smooth implementation of the project, transparency, and maximum benefits for the people of the state.
Governor Yusuf also expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for approving the project and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to complement federal efforts through supportive policies and infrastructure development.
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