Gov ganduje seeks buharis approval for kano light rail project

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Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has sought the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari for the Kano Light Rail Project. The project, which is estimated to cost N1.2 trillion, aims to transform the transportation system in Kano State by providing a modern and efficient rail network.

According to reports, Ganduje made the request during a meeting with Buhari at the State House in Abuja. The governor explained that the project would not only improve transportation in the state but also boost economic activities and create jobs.

The Kano Light Rail Project is expected to cover a distance of 124 kilometers, with 12 stations, and will connect major cities and towns in the state, including Kano, Kaduna, and Jigawa. The project is expected to be completed within five years.

Ganduje also sought Buhari's approval for the establishment of a Kano State Development and Investment Authority, which would oversee the implementation of the project and other development initiatives in the state.

The meeting between Ganduje and Buhari was attended by other top government officials, including the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and the Minister of State for Works and Housing, Abubakar Aliyu.

It is expected that the approval of the Kano Light Rail Project will be a major boost to the state's economy and will help to transform the transportation sector in the region.