The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced a major management reshuffle, redeploying several district managers and senior officials while also creating new departments as part of its ongoing reforms.
The reorganization, which took effect on September 1, 2025, follows the recent train derailment on the Abuja–Kaduna route in late August. NRC Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, said the changes are aimed at improving operational efficiency, accountability, and service delivery.
As part of the restructuring, the NRC established the Business Process, Efficiency and Due Diligence Desk, to be headed by Oyekunle Oyewole, and also created a Customer Service Desk with Rita Onyiagha as its Corporate Head. In addition, Dauda Akinola will now serve as the Corporation’s Statistician.
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Several senior officials were also redeployed. Engr. Nneka Angelique Ikwuka has been appointed Coordinator for Freight Services on the Lagos–Kano Narrow Gauge line, while Naomi Itajobi is now the Regional District Manager for the Western District. Engr. Suleiman Obafunsho was named Project Coordinator for the Lagos–Kano Narrow Gauge Rehabilitation project, with Engr. Ilesanmi Ayokunle taking over as District Manager in Minna. At the NRC headquarters, Victor Adanu has been assigned as Assistant Director for Train Monitoring and Control.
Other appointments include the redeployment of Agwonye Ejike as District Manager, Enugu, and Augustine Arisa as Coordinator of Locomotive Services and Maintenance. Rasheed Adewale Adedeji is now District Manager for Lagos, while Aliyu Mainasara and Zirra Marcellinus assume similar positions in Zaria and the North Eastern District respectively. Wyep Najul has been named Coordinator for the Warri–Itakpe Standard Gauge, and Mohammed Ibrahim will continue in his role as Manager of the Abuja–Kaduna Train Services.
Dr. Opeifa said the restructuring reflects the corporation’s determination to strengthen railway operations across the country while addressing recent safety concerns.
