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Buhari in Lagos: Flags off Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at Apapa, Lagos, for the launch of the $195 million Deep Blue Project; 

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Buhari in Lagos: Flags off Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at Apapa, Lagos, for the launch of the $195 million Deep Blue Project;

More so, the occasion was witnessed by a galaxy of very eminent personalities -they include Ministers of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed, his Youths and Sports Development colleague, Sunday Dare, Minister of State for Transportation Gbemisola Saraki, and Ithe Speaker, House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila.

Others are the Chairman of Governors Forum and Governor of Ekiti State Dr. Kayode Fayemi, his colleagues from Lagos, Ogun, and the Oyo States Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Seyi Makinde, and Dapo Abiodun.

Earlier, the President had commissioned the Lagos-Ibadan Railway Line, a 156km standard gauge made up of 10 stations and complete with state-of-the-art conveniences, car parks, elevators, and ultra-modern terminals.

The launch of the project, when fully implemented, is also expected to increase the revenue profile of NIMASA and attract more vessel calls to the nation’s ports.

Meanwhile, the president has also warned the Nigerian youths to behave themselves and ensure the nation is secured if they want to get the jobs of their dreams in the country.

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