The Nigerian government has said the Lagos-Ibadan rail project is just 10% away from full completion.
Outgoing Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Sabiu Zakari, made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja at the handing over ceremony to his successor, Hussaini Adamu.
He expressed his pleasure at the fact that crucial projects, like the Abuja-Kaduna light rail train project, were completed and launched during his time in office.
According to a statement issued by the ministry, Zakari observed that the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge railway was 90% completed.
He said the only part remaining was the point connecting the rail line to the Apapa port.
Zakari stated that the Itakpe-Warri rail line project, which was abandoned for more than three decades, was completed during his tenure.
He confirmed that test runs were currently being carried out.
Construction works have been halted on the Lagos-Ibadan rail project since employees of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, the contractor, were asked to stay back in China by the Chinese government in the aftermath of the coronavirus outbreak.