The Federal Government (FG) has confirmed that the Kaduna–Kano Standard Gauge Rail Line will be completed in 2026.
Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, made the announcement during the ongoing government-citizen engagement forum in Kaduna.
Alkali disclosed that when President Bola Tinubu assumed office on 29 May 2023, the project was only 15% complete.
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However, he noted that progress had since been made, with the rail line now at 53% completion.
He also revealed that funding to expedite the project has been secured through a bilateral agreement with the Chinese government.