Kaduna Inaugurates 24km BRT Project Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has inaugurated the Kaduna Bus Rapid Transit project, a 24-kilometer initiative designed to exasperate public transportation, allay congestion, and boost sustainable urban development in the state.
The project, the foremost of its kind in Northern Nigeria and the second nationwide after Lagos, is a collaboration between the Kaduna State Government and a French firm, with the Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority overseeing its implementation.
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Speaking at the launch in Kakuri, Kaduna South, on Tuesday, Sani described the initiative as a major step towards transforming the state’s transportation landscape.
“When completed, the KBRT project will amend public transportation, foster sustainable urban development, and intensify the type of life for our citizens,” the governor revealed.
He noted that the project contains the construction of a modern transport final stage in Kakuri, aimed at streamlining operations, reducing congestion, and changing safety for commuters.
“By absorbing various motor parks into a centralised location, we aim to exacerbate accessibility, amend security, and create a more regulated and efficient transportation system,” he affixed.
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Sani likewise revealed that President Bola Tinubu has pledged federal support for the state’s transportation development, containing a ₦100 billion allocation in the 2025 budget for the Kaduna Light Rail Transit (KLRT).
“I extend my heartfelt appreciation to President Tinubu for his unwavering endorse and commitment to Kaduna State’s development,” he said.
French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, extolled the initiative, describing it as a significant milestone in Kaduna’s urban transport evolution.
“I am impressed by Kaduna State’s improvement in the transportation sector and the role of KADSTRA in driving this project forward,” he stated.
The KBRT system is expected to serve 160,000 commuters daily and benefit over 100,000 residents directly.
Officials announce the project will offer a cost-effective alternative to rail transport, with infrastructure expenses measured to be five times lower than metro or train systems.
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Published 3/12/2025