The Governor of Niger State, Umaru Bago, met with a delegation from the China Railway Corporation in Minna, the state capital.
According to Abdullberqy Ebbo, who is his Special Adviser on Digital Communications, this was revealed in a statement shared on his X handle on Tuesday.
Ebbo said they talked about forming a partnership to create a railway network that covers the state’s three geopolitical zones and Abuja.
The statement mentioned, “Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, welcomed a delegation from the China Railway Corporation in Minna, Niger State.
“The corporation, known for building China’s extensive railway network, discussed creating a partnership to establish a railway network across three geopolitical zones in the state and Abuja.
“The meeting also explored potential collaborations in various areas, such as agriculture, housing, and the construction of airline hangars and the Cango terminal at Bola Tinubu International Airport Minna.
“With plans to strengthen the partnership, the delegation will prepare a Concept Note and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a business relationship with the state.
“The ambitious project is expected to be financed by the China Exim Bank, a significant move towards improving transportation infrastructure and economic growth in Niger State.
PUNCH reported in October 2023 that the Chinese government expressed its commitment to refinance and complete the Abuja-Kano and Port-Port-Harcourt-Maiduguri railway projects.
In February 2024, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, also had a meeting with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation in Beijing, China, to finalize plans on the state’s rail projects.
