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Photo News: Left -Right: Sen. Joshua Lidani. The Honourable Minister of transportation. Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali and Engr. Samaila Muhammad Omar. Chairman, Board of Directors for TEPU Abuja Abuja Cooperative Society during the visit of TEPU to the minister.

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Decorating his Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kaduna State as an ambassador/ member of the chartered institute of transport administration of Nigeria (CIoTA) during the conference.

The Honourable Minister of transportation in an handshake with the Executive Governor of Kaduna State. Sen. UBA Sani at the 7th National Transport Conference. November, 4th 2025. Abuja Nicon luxury hotel.

The Honourable Minister of transportation. Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali gave his address at the 7th National Transport Conference. November, 4th 2025. Abuja Nicon Luxury.

The @MinTransportNG held a meeting in Abuja to further the Personnel Audit Skills Gap Analysis project ​Consultants from M/S Transform Limited, led by Dr. Offiong Achibong, met with the Director Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary/Director, Road & Mass Transit Administration, Musa Ibrahim ably represented by the Director of Human Resources Management, Mshelbwala Ibrahim.

My sincere appreciation goes to the Honourable Minister of Transportation, @SenAlkali, and @MinTransportNG for the successful hosting of the 2nd International Railway Conference & Exhibition.Indeed,it was a well organized and impactful event that brought together key stakeholders

The Minister of Transportation, Said Ahmed Alkali says the railway sub-sector can drive commerce through mobility and strengthen economic growth.

The Vice President, Senator @KashimSM, has said the only way Nigeria can maintain its lead as the logistics hub of Africa is to revive and revitalise the nation’s railway services. Accordingly, he called for strong networking, partnerships, and collaboration among stakeholders, insisting that the task of taking full advantage of the numerous opportunities in the railway sector is not one to be taken lightly. The Vice President, who stated this in Abuja on Monday when he declared open the 2nd International Railway Conference, assured, however, that it was such a rebirth that inspired railway projects and modernisation under the administration of President @officialABAT.

Tune into the second day of the 2nd International Railway Conference! You can watch the live feed by clicking the link on the Ministry's official Facebook page, facebook.com/share/1BJn6L24…

Opening day of the 2nd International Railway Conference began yesterday, the Honourable Minister, @SenAlkali, hosted a number of dignitaries, including Vice President, Kashim Shettima GCON @KashimSM & the SGF, Sen. George Akume Please view NTA youtube link youtu.be/_fefI7GEYyM?si…

The 2nd International Railway Conference will be broadcast live online daily from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm ​You can stream the event as it happens on our official channels: ​X: @MinTransportNG ​Instagram: @Transportchronicles ​Facebook: Federal Ministry of Transportation

Join the @NigeriaGov and the Honourable Minister of Transportation @SenAlkali for the 2nd International Railway Conference and Exhibition To register: internationalrailwaysconference.ng ​Other information visit or call ​✆ : +234 903 959 8366 📧: support@internationalrailwaysconference.ng

PRESS RELEASE MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION CONSTITUTES COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE TRAIN DERAILMENT AND PROFER PERMANENT SOLUTION The Minister of Transportation Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali has taken a decisive action following a train derailment which occurred yesterday 26th August, 2025 at Jerre, while proceeding from Abuja-Kaduna, Nigeria. He directed that a committee of all stakeholders be constituted to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the accident; make recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents in the future; and identify ways to enhance the safety and effectiveness of rail transportation in Nigeria. While expressing concern about safety of life of passengers, The Hon. Minister has named the following as members of the committee: Musa O. Ibrahim (DOOPST) ​​​​ Chairman Prof. Danwaka Shuaibu STA (HMT) ​​​ Member Engr. Zirra Finbar D(RTS) Member Barr. Omotola Olusegun D(Legal) Member/Secretary Dr. Kayode Opeifa (MD NRC) ​​ Member Engr. I.A Ebuniwe (Inspector Railway) Member Representative of Technics Engineering ​​ Architecture Marketing Nig. Ltd ​​​ Member ​ ​ Representative of CCECC Member Rep. of Civil Society Organization ​​ Member One male. Representing male Passengers Member One female. Representing female Passengers Member Signed: Janet McDickson Noah Director, Press & Information Ministry of Transportation 27th August, 2025