In a landmark decision, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a monumental $3 billion for the construction of the Eastern Rail Line — a transformative infrastructure project aimed at revitalizing transportation and economic activity across Nigeria’s South-East region.
This marks the first time in Nigeria’s history that such a massive capital-intensive development is being proposed for the South-East by a sitting president. The rail line is expected to boost commerce, create thousands of jobs, and enhance connectivity between major cities and industrial hubs in the region.
The initiative has been widely applauded by stakeholders, who see it as a long-overdue gesture of inclusion and a catalyst for regional growth.
