Southwest Development Commission Secures Rail Licence To Connect Six States
The South West Development Commission has secured a provisional Rail Operating and Track Licence from the Nigerian Railway Corporation to develop a regional rail transportation network connecting the six states of Southwest Nigeria. The proposed rail initiative is expected to link Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti States through an integrated transportation corridor designed to improve mobility, trade, tourism and economic cooperation across the region. According to emerging details, the project aims to connect 44 cities within the Southwest Refion, marking one of the most ambitious regional transportation plans in Nigeria’s recent history. A Major Step Towards Regional Integration The development signals a shift toward coordinated regional infrastructure planning in Southwest Nigeria. For decades, transportation across the region has relied heavily on road networks often plagued by: Heavy traffic congestion, Rising transportation costs, Road deterioration, Security concerns and L...