Borno, NRC Partner To Revive Maiduguri Train Service, Spur Economic Growth
The Borno State Government has announced plans to collaborate with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to restore train services between Maiduguri and its environs, a move aimed at boosting economic activities and improving transportation in the state.
This was contained in a statement issued by Mrs. Sefrem Felix-Feson, District Public Relations Officer (DPRO), North Eastern District (NED), Bauchi, and made available to newsmen on Monday.
According to the statement, the Railway District Manager (RDM), Mr. Marcellinus Zirra, led his team on a familiarization tour to the Maiduguri Railway Depot, one of the key commercial stations within the district.
During the visit, Zirra inspected the station’s facilities and interacted with staff members, reaffirming that the Borno State Government plans to invest heavily in the rail sector to strengthen economic linkages, enhance logistics, and promote regional development.
He explained that the tour was part of the ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and service delivery across the North Eastern District, emphasizing the importance of punctuality, discipline, and effective coordination among railway personnel to achieve optimal performance.
“The North Eastern District is committed to restoring the railway’s former glory in line with the Managing Director’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the Nigerian Railway system,” Zirra stated.
He further noted that the partnership with the Borno State Government would pave the way for the revival of the Maiduguri rail line, which once served as a major transportation corridor connecting the Northeast to other parts of Nigeria.
The planned resumption of train operations, according to him, will create employment opportunities, stimulate trade, and ease the movement of goods and passengers across the region — contributing significantly to the socio-economic growth of Borno State and the nation at large.
