Following the handing over ceremony of Federal University of Transportation Nigeria (Phase 1), the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali paid an eight (8) days visit on due diligence/factory inspection to the China Railway Signaling and Telecommunication CRSC (Sub-contractor to MOTA ENGIL for the supply and installation of signaling equipment for the Kano-Maradi -Dutse Railway) and Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd (Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Telecommunication part of the aforementioned project).
The visit, which took place from 18-24th May 2024 in the People’s Republic of China, includes as follows:
- The tour of the CRSC HQ, Laboratories, and Factories:
- Huawei HQ and Equipment Manufacturing Facilities;
- Workshop Programmes; and
Technical meetings.
The Honourable Minister of Transportation also used the opportunity provided by the visit to solicit for the Companies’ support to assist Nigeria with regards to the infrastructural & academic development, training opportunities and provision of latest technical equipment as part of social responsibility towards the development/technology transfer as contained in the contract agreement.
In addition, the Honourable Minister paid a courtesy visit to Sensur, one of the financier of Kano-Kaduna Railway Project, requesting for the quick release of the loan intended for the construction of the Railway Project and the visit has yielded a successful result.
Finally, the Minister visited the top Executive Members of CRCC/CCECC to show his appreciation for the Chairman’s presence in the handing-over ceremony and further solicited for continuous support towards the completion of the Phase 2 of the construction of the University and also equip the school with more latest equipment for learning.
Report from the Director Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Transport (DOOPST)
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