By Omoniyi David
The Federal Government will construct a light rail system in Kano metropolis at a cost of N1.5 trillion, according to Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Rep. Abubakar Kabir Bichi.
Speaking to journalists in Kano, Bichi said the $1bn project will ease transportation challenges in the city and boost the state’s economy.
“For those who have travelled to Europe and Asia, you know the value of such projects. This will add great economic benefits to Kano,” he stated.
Bichi dismissed claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu neglects the North, saying the administration has initiated major projects in infrastructure, health, agriculture, education, and security across the region.
On infrastructure, he listed the nearly completed Kaduna–Zaria–Kano road, the re-awarded 400km Kaduna–Abuja road now progressing well, and the 200km Kano–Hadejia road already completed. He also mentioned the Kano Northern Bypass, which cost over N250bn.
The lawmaker was in Kano for an APC stakeholders’ meeting to plan ahead of the 2027 elections.
“In the last elections, Kano gave President Tinubu over 500,000 votes, the highest in the country. We are working to strengthen our support,” he said, adding praise for former APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, for delivering several PDP states to the party.
