The Digest: In the wake of a train derailment on the Abuja-Kaduna route, President Bola Tinubu has called for a full briefing to ensure swift action. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) managing director has taken full responsibility.
Key Points:
- An Abuja-Kaduna train derailed on Tuesday, injuring six people with no fatalities.
- President Tinubu awaits a full briefing for swift action and support.
- NRC Managing Director Kayode Opeifa took full responsibility for the derailment.
- Opeifa assured the public that the investigation will be transparent.
- Peter Obi expressed sadness and called for renewed public trust in rail.
- The NRC said the train was conveying 583 passengers and 15 crew members.
- The NRC MD ordered a similar track shutdown on another route three weeks ago.
The unified response from government and rail officials, with the NRC MD taking responsibility, is a step toward building public trust.
Sources: Vanguard, Channels Television
