President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured that swift action and support will follow yesterday’s derailment of the Abuja–Kaduna- bound train.
The President spoke after receiving continuous updates on the incident while on a state visit to Brazil.
In a message posted on his verified X handle, @officialABAT, the President said he was deeply saddened by the development and expressed his sympathy to passengers affected.
“Even while in Brazil, I have received reports of today’s Abuja–Kaduna train derailment. I am deeply saddened by this incident. My heartfelt prayers are with the injured, their families, and all passengers who went through this distressing experience,” he stated.
The President noted that he was awaiting a full briefing on the derailment to ensure prompt measures are taken both to support victims and to strengthen the nation’s railway operations.
“I am staying updated on the latest developments and await a full briefing to ensure swift action and support for all affected. The NRC is already addressing the situation, and necessary steps are expected to be taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future,” he added.
The derailment, which disrupted one of Nigeria’s busiest passenger rail routes, has again put the spotlight on railway safety and infrastructure.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has begun remedial steps while investigations into the cause of the incident continue.
