Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria’s Transport Minister, announced that the Warri-Itakpe railway line has experienced usage of over 200% as it has become the preferred means of transportation for travelers between Abuja, Kogi, Edo and Delta States.

The Minister disclosed this in a statement on Friday at the flag-off of commercial freight services on the Warri-Itakpe rail line, in partnership with the NRC & NNPC, to move materials for the AKK gas pipeline project.

The Minister added that the commencement of freight activities at the rail line would boost Nigeria’s GDP and enhance the socio-economic development of communities along the route.

“Already, patronage is up by over 200% in the last few months and is becoming a preferred means of transportation for travellers between Abuja, Kogi, Edo and Delta States. We want to extend this rail line to the FCT,” he said.

What you should know 

Recall Nairametrics reported last week that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) had announced the transportation of pipelines for the AKK Gas project by rail through the Warri-Itakpe line; the Corporation said it was more effective.