President Muhammadu Buhari today, Tuesday, July 26, 2016, commissioned the completed Abuja-Kaduna railway project.

Buhari was accompanied to commission the project by the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai and other senior government officials.

The modernisation phase of the project commenced with the signing of the contract for the construction of Abuja (Idu) to Kaduna (Rigasa) rail line in 2009.

Buhari said the new rail line would significantly enhance and provide affordable and safe movement of passengers and freight between the Federal Capital Territory and Kaduna State.

He noted that the train operation would also serve as a major catalyst for industrialization and generation of employment.

The project was started by the Goodluck Jonathan led government and completed by Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

Below was how the APC-led government announced the commissioning on social media moments ago:

 

— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 26, 2016

The Federal Government remains committed to completing the unfinished infrastructure projects it inherited.

— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 26, 2016

This commitment towards continuing/building-on inherited projects & policies will be established as one of the administration’s hallmarks.

— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 26, 2016

Abandoned infrastructure projects will be revived & completed with zeal. Inherited Policies & Programmes will be fine-tuned and implemented

— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 26, 2016

Flag-off of commercial operations on Abuja-Kaduna standard-gauge railway line. Moving now from Idu terminus to Kubwa Station, 18km away.

— APC Nigeria (@APCNigeria) July 26, 2016

I congratulate President @MBuhari and Minister of Transport @ChibuikeAmaechi for the launch of Abuja-Kaduna railway. pic.twitter.com/0Msil69Vhm

— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) July 26, 2016

At the flag off ceremony of the Abuja – Kaduna rail line cc @mbuhari @bukolasaraki @SpeakerDogara @elrufai pic.twitter.com/yfqynHxD4Z

— Bamikole Omishore (@MrBanksOmishore) July 26, 2016