Days After Governor Yusuf’s Defection To APC, Federal Government Approves N1trn Rail Project For Kano

The Federal Government has approved the construction of a ₦1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service for Kano State, aimed at transforming urban transportation and easing traffic congestion across the metropolitan area.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced the approval while addressing the State’s contingent that participated in the 2025 National Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Borno State.

In a statement released on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor yusuf said the project would “provide a modern, efficient, and affordable mass transit system that will connect key districts within the metropolis, enhance mobility for residents, and stimulate trade and investment.”

Yusuf explained that the decision of his administration to realign with the Federal Government under the All Progressives Congress (APC) was “driven by the need to attract critical development projects to Kano State.”

LEADERSHIP reports that Governor Yusuf had a couple of days ago formally joined the APC after defecting from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

Describing the rail service as “a landmark intervention,” the governor said it would “significantly improve the quality of life of the people and reposition Kano as a major transportation hub in Northern Nigeria.” He assured that the state government would “work closely with relevant federal agencies to ensure smooth implementation of the project, transparency, and maximum benefits for the people of the state.”

Governor Yusuf also expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for approving the project and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment “to complement federal efforts through supportive policies and infrastructure development.”