- Safiu Kehinde
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Kayode Opeifa as the new Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation.
Opeifa’s appointment was announced in series of posts on X on Wednesday.
While the appointment is yet to be officially confirmed by the Presidency, Opeifa has, on his X handle, acknowledged congratulatory posts sent to him.
As described in one of the posts, Dr. Opeifa is a seasoned transportation expert and former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, who has built a distinguished career marked by impactful reforms.
During his stint as Commissioner, he reportedly introduced policies that significantly improved public transport and traffic management in Lagos, one of Africa’s busiest cities.
He later served as Transport Secretary for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where he continued implementing progressive policies to enhance mobility in the nation’s capital.
With the new role, Opeifa is expected to lead the modernisation of Nigeria’s railway network, a crucial component of the country’s economic growth.
His appointment has drawn widespread commendation, with many citing his deep understanding of Nigeria’s transportation challenges and his ability to implement sustainable solutions. Under his leadership, enhancing railway connectivity and efficiency could significantly boost trade, commerce, and overall national development.