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Lai Mohammed

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has called for sustained commitment to railway development in Nigeria, highlighting the importance of rail transportation to national growth and the preservation of the country’s railway heritage.

Mohammed, who is currently a Special Adviser to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism), made the call during a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Legacy Museum yesterday.

He commended the ongoing transformation of the railway sector under the leadership of the NRC Managing Director, Dr Kayode Opeifa, urging him to remain committed to advancing the Corporation.

The former minister, who was received by the Director of Operations, Akin Oshinowo, representing the Managing Director, alongside members of the museum’s management team, stressed that meaningful transformation required individuals with commitment, resilience and a genuine passion for their vision.

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He also encouraged the museum’s management to sustain its efforts towards preserving Nigeria’s railway heritage, noting that rail transportation remains vital to the country’s development.

Welcoming the visitor, President of the NRC Legacy Museum, Taiye Olaniyi, expressed appreciation for the visit and outlined the museum’s vision of connecting the past, present and future of railway transportation through the preservation and presentation of the Corporation’s rich history and artefacts.

In his remarks, Oshinowo conveyed the Managing Director’s greetings and highlighted the high regard in which Opeifa holds the former minister.

He also expressed appreciation for Mohammed’s visit, noting that it could provide opportunities to increase the visibility of Nigeria’s railway sector through tourism, heritage promotion and broader public engagement.

During the visit, Mohammed was taken on a guided tour of the museum, where he explored historical exhibits documenting the evolution of railway transportation and its contributions to Nigeria’s development.

The visit underscored the importance of preserving the country’s railway heritage, strengthening stakeholder engagement and exploring opportunities to promote rail tourism.

It also highlighted the potential of the NRC Legacy Museum as a platform for showcasing the Corporation’s historical achievements while connecting them with its current operations and future aspirations.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation reaffirmed its commitment to preserving its institutional heritage while pursuing its mandate of providing safe, reliable and customer-focused railway services.

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