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From Idu Jude, Abuja
The Federal Government has announced that the Kaduna–Kano railway project has reached 90 per cent completion and is ready for commissioning. The government also promised to address compensation concerns raised by property owners impacted by construction in Zaria, Kaduna State.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Funso Adebiyi, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, aimed at strengthening community engagements.
Adebiyi pledged to personally intervene in compensation disputes delaying the rail line extension from Jadji Station toward the Kano–Abuja corridor.
He announced plans to meet affected property owners next week to review records and resolve outstanding grievances.
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Adebiyi noted that the ministry would review a formal request by the Emir to name a proposed railway extension after his grandfather in honour of his historical contributions to rail transport in Zaria.
In his remarks, Emir Bamalli expressed delight over the return of rail services to Zaria. He described it as a significant milestone that rekindles historical ties.
Recalling his first train ride from Zaria to Bauchi in 1949, the monarch emphasised the deep historical roots of rail transport in the emirate.
He urged the Federal Government to consider naming the extension after his grandfather and requested that the message be conveyed to the Transportation Minister and President Bola Tinubu.
The Emir, who noted that rail travel is a safe and comfortable alternative to road transport, urged federal authorities to quickly settle all land acquisition claims to ensure fair treatment for displaced residents.
