The Federal Government has approved the construction of a ₦1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service in Kano State.
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, announced the approval while addressing members of the state’s contingent who participated in the 2025 National Qur’anic Recitation Competition held in Borno State.
According to him, the rail project is designed to overhaul public transportation within the Kano metropolis by providing a modern, efficient and affordable mass transit system that will connect key districts across the city.
He said the initiative would significantly reduce traffic congestion, improve mobility for residents, facilitate trade and attract fresh investments into the state.
Governor Yusuf described the project as a landmark federal intervention that would reposition Kano as a major transportation and commercial hub in Northern Nigeria.
He also linked the approval to his administration’s recent realignment with the Federal Government led by the All Progressives Congress (APC), noting that the move was strategic and aimed at attracting critical development projects to the state.
“Our decision was guided by the need to fast-track development and secure major interventions that will have direct impact on the lives of our people,” the governor said.
He assured that the state government would work closely with relevant federal agencies to ensure transparency, timely execution and maximum benefits from the project.
While expressing appreciation to the Federal Government for approving the rail service, Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to complementing federal initiatives through supportive policies and infrastructure development.
