The newly appointed Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has promised to reposition the corporation for better performance and the country’s socio-economic development.
He gave the assurance at the formal handover ceremony held at the corporation headquarters in Ebute Metta, Lagos.
At the ceremony, the NRC Managing Director outlined his administration’s priorities, emphasizing modernization, service efficiency and security.
“We will be audacious in repositioning NRC for the country’s prosperity.” He noted that his administration’s mission would center on efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the nation’s 25-year Strategic Rail Modernization Plan.
“We will modernize infrastructure, expand services, and introduce new technologies to improve efficiency and safety,” Opeifa said. “Our focus will be on connecting major cities, ports, and economic hubs to promote growth,” Opeifa declared.
The former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation listed several priorities, including:
Security: Collaborating with national security agencies to safeguard NRC infrastructure and customers.
Modernization and Expansion: Upgrading existing rail networks and introducing new technologies.
Connectivity: Improving links to major cities and economic hubs.
Service Excellence: Enhancing customer experience, ensuring efficient, reliable, and sustainable services.
Private Sector Collaboration: Creating an enabling environment for private sector participation to boost revenue and economic impact.
He also emphasized the need for transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in decision-making.
A symbolic handover was conducted by Okhiria’s representative. Orelope-Adefulire, in her address, expressed confidence in Opeifa’s capability to reposition the NRC for greatness, urging him to see the appointment as a challenge to contribute to national development.
The ceremony concluded with a thanksgiving and reception held at Opeifa’s constituency in Agege, Lagos.
Dignitaries who graced the event included former Lagos State Deputy Governor and Senior Special Adviser to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire and retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu.
