Minister of Transportation, Engr. Mu’azu Jaji Sambo said after a careful study of recommendations and proposals on how to safeguard the country’s railway infrastructure, the ministry has settled in on what he described as a long term solution that will cover both rail and road security.
He disclosed that with plans to test the safety measures adopted in the coming weeks, it will become template for the entire country.
The minister explained that he has agreed to has zero in on employing present- day technology and rapid response by the relevant security agencies.
Engr. Sambo spoke during a visit to the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed at the United Nations Headquarters complex in New York, United State of America.
The Minister will also lead talks on financing Nigeria Power and Transport infrastructure at the Nigerian International Economic Partnership forum at St. Regis Hotel, New York, USA, slated for 22nd of September 2022, where President Mohammadu Buhari is the Keynote speaker.
The Deputy Secretary General hinted that she had families who had employees who lost their lives in the Ill-fated train attack and some are still in captivity.
The Minister assured her that his team are working tirelessly with the relevant agencies to ensure the release of those in captivity.
The he duo shared perspectives on involving communities, traditional rulers along the rail and road routes.
Amina noted that the security of a nation is its community and when communal involvement is employed, coupled with technology and rapid response, the insecurity can be nipped in the bud to a large extent.
The Deputy Secretary General pointed out that the infrastructural development of the Buhari led administration is worthy of commendation, but people won’t see progress when they are leaving in insecurity, and she is excited that the Honourable Minister’s Initiative will go a long way in dealing with this challenge.
While congratulating the Honourable Minister, she stressed that Nigerians look forward to more strides and results from him, every day, months and weeks matters at home and the whole nation looks forward to the story the Minister will tell at the dusk of the administration.
The Minister said he hit the ground running from day one and part of his courtesy visit to her is to solicit assistance and opportunities for the Federal Ministry of Transportation.
He commended her, noting that Nigerians are proud of her back home and every Nigerian will love to be associated with her. “The task is not easy, but honestly, you are doing us proud indeed, we pray for strength, resilience and wisdom as you discharge your duties” he said.
