Strat.1 Establish a dedicated fund for rail development, sourced from levies, taxes, and possibly a percentage of oil revenue, ensuring consistent funding for national rail projects .
Strat.2 Strengthen the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to promote Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) for infrastructure projects and leverage private sector expertise and funding .
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 N/A
Strat.2 N/A
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Implementation Strategies
Strat.1 Encourage private sector management of Rail lines and infrastructure .
Strat.2 Encourage private sector participation for improved competitiveness.
Strat.3 Support the Federal Ministry of Transportation to actualise the “Twenty - Five Year Rail Strategic Plan” developed in 2002.
Strat.4 Ensure that rail networks are seamlessly connected with other modes of transportation (roads, ports, and airports) to enhance the movement of goods and passengers .
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 N/A
Strat.2 Through. concessioning of Railway Services: In October 2023, the House granted approval for the concessioning of railway services to competent private investors. This move is intended to leverage private sector expertise and funding to revitalize the rail sector, improve service delivery, and boost economic growth (https://thenationonlineng.net/reps-agree-to-railway-services-concession/?utm)
Strat.3 Through the annual budgetary allocations, 10th House of Representatives are supporting the Federal Ministry of Transportation to actualise the “Twenty - Five Year Rail Strategic Plan” developed in 2002 . (https://www.thecable.ng/nassembly-approves-n530bn-for-rail-line-rehabilitation/?utm https://tribuneonlineng.com/extend-rail-lines-to-other-geopolitical-zones-reps-tell-fg/?utm. https://www.gelias.com/images/Newsletter/Railways_Article.pdf?utm)
Strat.4 Through budgetary allocations, 10th House of Representatives has supported the connection of railway in Nigeria and expansion plans, including the Abuja-Baro-Itakpe rail line and nationwide modernization efforts. (https://www.thecable.ng/nassembly-approves-n530bn-for-rail-line-rehabilitation/?utm https://tribuneonlineng.com/extend-rail-lines-to-other-geopolitical-zones-reps-tell-fg/?utm. https://www.gelias.com/images/Newsletter/Railways_Article.pdf?utm)
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Implementation Strategies (STRAT)
Strat.1 Encourage the adoption of modern rail technologies such as high-speed trains, automated signalling systems, and digital ticketing platforms.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 "The initiationof the Abuja- Lagos High speed train project that cost 16 billion usd ( https://businessday.ng/transport/article/fg-to-boost-transport-system-with-lagos-abuja-train-project/) 2. Digital Ticketing Platforms
In November 2023, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) launched an electronic ticketing (e-ticketing) system for the Lagos-Ibadan and Warri-Itakpe rail lines. ( https://businessday.ng/news/article/776207-railway/?utm)"
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