The Federal Government will begin construction of the Kaduna two-corridor light rail project next month, with preparations for full contractor mobilisation now at an advanced stage, the Ministry of Transportation has confirmed.
The announcement follows a meeting between officials of the Federal Ministry of Transportation and representatives of the Kaduna State Government, including Governor Uba Sani. The project is one of three federally approved light rail systems planned for Kaduna, Kano, and Lagos.
The Kaduna light rail will operate two main corridors. The Red Line will run from Rigachikun to Sabon Tasha, passing through key commercial districts, while the Yellow Line will connect Millennium City to Rigasa Railway Station, linking residential areas with a major transport hub.
Engr. Olufunsho Adebiyi, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, said technical assessments of the proposed routes had been completed and attention had shifted to addressing potential obstructions and ensuring smooth project delivery.
The Federal Executive Council recently approved **$2.99 billion** for the three urban rail projects as part of efforts to expand Nigeria's mass transit infrastructure. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the funding would be implemented through the Ministry of Finance Incorporated under a public-private partnership framework.
In September 2025, the government secured about **N250 billion** for rail development in Kaduna and Kano, with **N150 billion** allocated to Kano and **N100 billion** to Kaduna. The Lagos Green Line, a 68-kilometre corridor from the Lekki Free Zone to Marina, has received **N102.3 billion** in counterpart funding for 2026, following **N146.14 billion** in 2025.
Governor Uba Sani described the project as a transformative intervention aligned with the state's vision of developing an efficient and integrated transport system in response to growing urban mobility demands.
The Ministry of Transportation confirmed that all necessary processes had been finalised to enable contractors to move to site within the next month, marking the transition from planning to implementation.
