A high powered Kano State Government delegation led by the Hon Commissioner Kano State Ministry for Transportation, Bar. Haruna Isa Dederi and the Chaiman Kano Line Resuscitation Committee, Hon. Alh. Saidu Abdullahi Shuaibu is now in Lisbon, Portugal on a Study Tour to Mota-Engil and MTS in Lisbon & Almada for the preparation of the Kano Light Rail Project.
The Kano State Government, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Governor Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has taken strategic steps toward the establishment of a modern rail network within Kano Metropolis and its surrounding areas.
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The proposed Kano Light Rail Project is designed to enhance urban mobility, reduce traffic congestion, and stimulate socio-economic growth across the state.
As part of the groundwork for this transformative initiative, officials from the Kano State Ministry of Transport and Kano Line have embarked on a technical study tour to Lisbon, Portugal.
The delegation is engaging with leading transport and engineering institutions, including Mota-Engil and MTS, to gain firsthand insights into rail infrastructure development, operations, maintenance systems, safety standards, and sustainable transport financing models.
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The visit is aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and ensuring that the Kano Light Rail Project aligns with global best practices in urban rail planning and implementation. The delegation is also exploring opportunities for technical partnerships, knowledge exchange, and potential investment collaboration that will guarantee long-term efficiency and sustainability of the project.
In a significant development, the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through the Renewed Hope Agenda, has approved the sum of N1 trillion for the establishment of the Kano Light Rail Project. This approval underscores the commitment of the Federal Government to infrastructural development and improved transportation systems across the country.
The Kano Light Rail Project is expected to serve as a catalyst for economic transformation by creating employment opportunities, facilitating trade and commerce, improving access to key urban centers, and promoting environmentally friendly transportation alternatives. Upon completion, the project will connect major residential, commercial, and industrial hubs within Kano, thereby enhancing productivity and quality of life for residents.
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The Kano State Government remains committed to delivering a modern, reliable, and efficient rail transport system that reflects international standards and meets the growing transportation demands of its citizens.
Further updates on the progress of the study tour and the implementation framework of the project will be communicated in due course.
