Former minister advocates for sustainable railway development

By Fidelis Ugbomeh

Immediate past Minister of Information and Culture and Special Adviser to United Nations World Tourism Organisation, Mr. Lai Mohammed, has highlighted the enduring importance of rail transportation to Nigeria’s development and value of preserving the nation’s railway heritage.

He made this remark recently during a courtesy visit to Legacy museum: “custodian of railway artifacts” located inside Nigerian railway compound, Lagos.

Mohammed was received by director of operations, Nigerian railway corporation, Mr. Akin Oshinowo, who represented managing director of the corporation, alongside members of the museum’s management team, lauded Dr Kayode Opeifa for the ongoing transformation of the corporation.

He urged the managing director not to relent in his efforts to advance the corporation, emphasizing that achieving meaningful transformation requires strong individuals driven by commitment, resilience and a genuine passion for the vision.

The former minister also encouraged the Legacy museum team to sustain its efforts, adding that the railway system continues to have a vital role to play in Nigeria’s development.

Managing Director of the corporation, Dr Kayode Opeifa represented by Oshinowo, conveyed his greetings and noted the high regard in which he holds the former minister.

He also expressed appreciation for the visit and the potential exposure it could bring to the Nigerian railway sector through tourism, heritage promotion and wider public engagement.

President, Legacy museum Mr Taiye Olaniyi, expressed appreciation for the visit and provided an overview of the museum’s vision and how it brings together the past, present and future of railway transportation through the preservation and presentation of the corporation’s rich history and antics.

Mohammed was subsequently taken on a guided tour of the museum, during which he viewed its historical exhibits and gained further insight into the evolution and contributions of railway transportation in Nigeria.

The visit reinforced the importance of preserving Nigeria’s railway heritage, strengthening stakeholder engagement and exploring opportunities to promote rail tourism.

It also highlighted the potential of the NRC Legacy museum as a platform for connecting the corporation’s historical achievements with its present operations and future aspirations.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation remains committed to preserving its institutional heritage while advancing its mandate to provide safe, reliable and customer-focused railway services.

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