The Federal Government has approved the construction of a ₦1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service in Kano State.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed the approval while addressing members of the Kano State contingent who participated in the 2025 National Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Borno State.
The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Director General of Media and Publicity, Kano Government House, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The governor explained that his administration’s decision to realign with the Federal Government, led by the All Progressives Congress (APC), was strategic, aimed at securing critical development projects for the state.
The new rail system is expected to provide a modern, efficient, and affordable mass transit network, linking key districts across Kano metropolis.
Authorities say it will enhance resident mobility, facilitate trade, attract investment, and improve the overall quality of life.
Describing the project as a landmark intervention, Governor Yusuf said it would reposition Kano as a leading transportation hub in Northern Nigeria.
He further assured residents that the state government would collaborate closely with relevant federal agencies to ensure transparent execution and maximum benefits for the people.
The governor also expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for the initiative and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting federal efforts through complementary policies and infrastructure development.
