
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Kayode Opeifa, a seasoned transportation expert and former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, as the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC).
The presidency, in a statement, lauded Dr. Opeifa’s profound contributions to transportation reforms, particularly during his tenure in Lagos, where he implemented transformative policies that enhanced public transportation and traffic management.
His efforts were instrumental in advancing urban development in the state.
Prior to this appointment, Dr. Opeifa served as the Transport Secretary for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), further solidifying his reputation as a reform-minded leader in Nigeria’s transport sector.
In his new role, Dr. Opeifa is expected to drive the modernization of Nigeria’s railway infrastructure, a key component of the nation’s economic development strategy. His appointment has been widely praised as a step toward revamping the country’s transportation network.
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