The Federal Government has approved the construction of a ₦1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service for Kano State, aimed at improving urban transportation, boosting economic activity, and easing traffic congestion in the state capital.
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, disclosed the approval while addressing members of the state contingent who participated in the 2025 National Qur’anic Recitation Competition held in Borno State.
The development was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to Yusuf, the rail project will deliver a modern, efficient, and affordable mass transit system linking major districts within the Kano metropolis, significantly enhancing mobility and stimulating trade and investment.
“The Kano Metropolitan Rail Service will transform public transportation in the state by providing a reliable, safe, and affordable means of movement for residents across the metropolis,” the governor said.
He explained that his administration’s decision to politically realign with the Federal Government under the All Progressives Congress (APC) was driven by the need to attract large-scale development projects to the state.
“Our decision to work closely with the Federal Government is guided by the interest of the Kano people and the urgent need to attract critical infrastructure that will drive development and economic growth,” Yusuf stated.
The governor described the rail service as a landmark intervention that would improve residents’ quality of life and reposition Kano as a major transportation hub in Northern Nigeria.
He assured that the state government would collaborate closely with relevant federal agencies to ensure smooth implementation, transparency, and maximum benefits for the people of Kano State.
Yusuf also expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for approving the project, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to supporting federal initiatives through complementary policies and infrastructure development.
