The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Muhammad Bello has assured that the Abuja Light Rail which will link the rest of the capital city with the Abuja-Kaduna rail line will be ready for inauguration in December 2017.
Bello said at the commissioning of the Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge rail line on Tuesday that the Abuja Light Rail project would enhance transportation for FCT residents.
He disclosed that the first phase of the project has achieved 77 per cent completion.
"We are particularly happy in the FCT for the completion of the Abuja-Kaduna rail project because this project is expected to link the ongoing Abuja Light Rail project.
"The aim is to provide alternative means of transportation for the teeming population in Abuja city as well as the area councils.
"It is my pleasure to mention that the Abuja Light Rail project, which has been conceived in six lots, and currently under phase one, is 77 per cent completed and we hope to be here in December 2017 to launch the entire project.’’
The Abuja Light Rail project when operational will link satellite towns like Nyanya, Mararaba, Lugbe and Kubwa.
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