President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Kayode Opeifa, the former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, as the new Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC).
This decision, revealed in a statement from the presidency, underscores Opeifa’s vast expertise and his notable contributions to the reform of transportation across the nation.
During his tenure in Lagos, Opeifa championed groundbreaking policies that revolutionised public transport and traffic management, forging a robust foundation for the state’s urban development.
Prior to this appointment, he served as the Transport Secretary for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), gaining a reputation for his innovative approaches.
Now, as Dr. Opeifa takes on this pivotal role, all eyes will be on him to steer the modernisation of Nigeria’s railway network, a critical element in unlocking the country’s economic potential.