Kano Light Rail Project Advances as Gov Yusuf Receives MOFI, Mota-Engil Delegation

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received a delegation from the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and Mota-Engil Nigeria ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kano Light Rail Project recently approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

The delegation, led by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of MOFI, Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang, and the Chairman of Mota-Engil Nigeria, Mr. Kola Karim, met with the governor at the Kano State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, to brief him on preparations for the commencement of the project.

The Kano Light Rail Project, approved by President Tinubu at a contract sum of ₦1.05 trillion, is expected to transform urban transportation in Kano by improving connectivity, reducing traffic congestion and stimulating economic activities across the state.

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Governor Yusuf reaffirmed the Kano State Government’s commitment to working closely with the Federal Government and the project contractors to ensure the successful execution of the landmark infrastructure project.

He described the light rail initiative as a strategic investment that would strengthen Kano’s position as the commercial hub of Northern Nigeria while providing residents with a modern, safe and efficient mass transit system.

The governor also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the project, describing it as a significant intervention that will accelerate the state’s socio-economic development.

He further commended the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, for his legislative support, which contributed to the realisation of the project.

The Kano Light Rail Project is expected to be one of the largest urban transportation investments in Northern Nigeria, with the groundbreaking ceremony set to mark the commencement of construction.