Following numerous complaints from passengers, the Federal Government has launched an inquiry into allegations of ticket racketeering on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line.
Transportation Minister Saidu Alkali made this known in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
He disclosed that he directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation’s (NRC) managing director, Fidet Okhiria to form a committee whose job it would be to look into and address the reported problems.
Minister Alkali addressed in the statement the issues brought up by travelers about the challenges they had while trying to buy train tickets from Abuja to Kaduna.
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He emphasized that the committee’s primary objective will be to review the entire ticketing process, focusing on identifying any negligence of mismanagement and ensuring those responsible are held accountable.
“Following numerous passenger complaints regarding challenges in purchasing tickets, I have instructed the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) @info_NRC to set up an investigation committee and resolve the alleged negligence leading to these problems on the Abuja-Kaduna route, with a focus on holding those responsible accountable.
“This committee will be tasked with conducting a detailed review of the ticket purchasing process, identifying any areas of neglect or mismanagement, and implementing necessary corrective measures,” the minister’s statement read in part.
This move is aimed at restoring public confidence in the railway system by improving transparency and efficiency in the ticketing process.
In addition to the directive to probe ticket racketeering allegations, the Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, also noted in an image attached to his X (formerly Twitter) post that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has increased the number of train trips on the Kaduna-Abuja rail route.
By Babajide Okeowo
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