FG Partners World Bank to Develop Fresh Policy Guidelines for Land Transportation

FG Partners World Bank to Develop Fresh Policy Guidelines for Land Transportation

The federal government, through the ministry of transportation, today began a process to partner the World Bank for the development of a comprehensive policy guidelines for land transportation in the country.

Mrs. Yetunde Sonaike on behalf of the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja, said government was ready to work with the bank to develop a fresh policy guideline for the road sector.

The statement said Amaechi expressed delight at the proposal from the bank, adding that government, through the ministry, is ready to work harmoniously and partner the World Bank team on the development of a comprehensive policy guideline that would promote and galvanize land transportation in the country.

“I will be glad if you can work with us and develop a comprehensive land transportation policy,” he said.

According to the statement, the minister said lack of relevant and appropriate policy guidelines for necessary administrative management of the sector has been the reason the ministry has not been able to take full charge of land transportation.

He, however, regretted that the gap created has hampered the efforts of the ministry at revamping the sector.

On the development and revamping of the rail sector, he made assurance that the lines being constructed would be linked to the country’s ports as it is done in other countries.

The minister explained that the government had earmarked huge sum of money to be given as compensation for demolished structures along the rail lines.

On completion, Amaechi said the problem associated with the movement of goods by road would have been solved, adding that: “When completed, the whole country would have been linked by rail which will address the challenges associated with the movement of goods and services.”