The Lagos–Ibadan Railway scheme this week, hit 1000 days of safe operations. Standing as the longest standard-gauge railway in Africa, the Lagos–Ibadan Railway spans 163.31 km with a 150 km/h top speed. It has served over 2 million passengers, with a monthly peak of over 150,000 riders since its operation.
Powered by CCECC, Business Hilights can authoritatively aver that the Chinese giant has been nurturing local talent through diverse training, imparting skills, and boosting the overall quality of Nigerian railway staff for sustainable growth. Each of the 1,000 days witnessed the blossoming China-Nigeria friendship.
Nigerians and industry experts hope that the Lagos-Ibadan railway will continue to carry the Nigerian people towards a bright socio-economic future.
