In a surprising turn of events, Mr. Fidet Okhiria, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), is poised to encounter disciplinary consequences amid allegations of mismanagement and operational irregularities concerning the widely popular Abuja-Kaduna train service.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
As part of these developments, Okhiria and his management team are anticipated to present themselves before Transportation Minister Saidu Alkali to provide insights into the NRC’s operations. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Bukar Dipcharima House in Abuja….CONTINUE READING
The decision to hold the NRC MD accountable was announced by the Transport Minister following an unannounced visit to the Abuja Train Station of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS).
The AKTS, initiated for commercial operations in 2017, has faced complaints about consistent train delays, safety apprehensions, and passenger dissatisfaction.
Given these concerns, the Minister expressed his intent for Okhiria to elucidate his perceived shortcomings and offer a satisfactory explanation for potential disciplinary actions.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, the Minister underscored the significance of actualizing improvements and rectifying identified issues.
He emphasized the importance of the visit in prompting immediate action to address the challenges faced by the AKTS.
