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Minister of Transportation Constitutes Committee to Investigate Train Derailment

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Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali
Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali

The Minister of Transportation Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali has taken a decisive action following a train derailment which occurred yesterday 26th August, 2025 at Jerre, while proceeding from Abuja-Kaduna, Nigeria. He directed that a committee of all stakeholders be constituted to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the accident; make recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents in the future; and identify ways to enhance the safety and effectiveness of rail transportation in Nigeria.

While expressing concern about safety of life of passengers, The Hon. Minister has named the following as members of the committee:

 

Musa O. Ibrahim (DOOPST)                                               Chairman

Prof. Danwaka Shuaibu  STA (HMT)                                   Member

Engr. Zirra    Finbar   D(RTS)                                                Member

Barr. Omotola Olusegun D(Legal)                                        Member/Secretary

Dr. Kayode Opeifa  (MD NRC)                                             Member

Engr. I.A Ebuniwe (Inspector Railway)                                  Member

Representative of Technics Engineering

Architecture Marketing Nig. Ltd                                             Member

Representative of   CCECC                                                   Member

 

Rep. of Civil Society Organization                                         Member

One male. Representing male Passengers                           Member

One female. Representing female Passengers                     Member

 

 

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