When I look at the strides other nations are making in the rail sector as part of clean transportation policies, I wonder if Nigerians understand that they need to follow suit

Ayo Akinfe

[1] As from 2030, no car older than 10 years old will be allowed on Nigeria’s roads. All such vehicles will be bought by the government and scrapped

[2] Every state government must construct an urban metro network in its capital. States with other large cities must look to build on them too

[3] In each geo-political zone, the state governments must join forces to construct a regional railway network

[4] There will be a 50% tax on trailers conveying goods to market. For rail freight, the tax rate will be zero until 2030

[5] By 2030, any sea port that does not have a railway link will be closed

[6] By 2030, any Nigerian airport that does not have a railway terminal will be closed

[7] Purchasers of new electric cars will be given a discount of $1,000 towards their vehicle purchases

[8] Government officials will no longer be paid transport allowances. Instead, they will be given train passes

[9] Anyone over the age of 65 will be a free national rail pass

[10] Any foreign investor who comes to build a railway line or open a carriage/engine manufacturing plant in Nigeria will get a five year tax holiday

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