| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by naptu2: 9:02am On May 26 |
Vandals Destroy Abuja Light Rail Station Commissioned By Buhari In 2018 Islie:
Facilities at the stadium station of the Abuja light rail system have been stolen by vandals, leaving the station that was commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018 as a caricature.
Daily Trust visited the light rail station on Monday, and observed that the industrial and electrical cables as well as air conditioners equipment were carted away.
The hoodlums also removed the cables along the rail track as well as heavy nuts used to tie the track.
The light rail project, which was commissioned by Buhari sometimes in 2018, has not been functioning well since then.
Some technical staff, working at some of the stations, said many facilities both at the stations and on the track have been removed.
It was further learnt that the FCT Administration still owes the Chinese company handling the project, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd.
It was learnt that the company withdrew their infantries from the station, while the three Civil Defence officers at the station were not properly armed to guard the facilities.
The Mandate Secretary of the FCT Transport Secretariat, Malam Zakari Angulu Dobi, who also visited the station yesterday, said he was there to ascertain the level of damages to the project by the vandals.
He said such ugly incident happened because the facilities are not been put into constant use and assured that the light rail project would soon begin full operations after the repairs.
Dobi said work would also start soonest on 5.76 kilometres rail track, which is expected to gulp $272 million.
http://saharareporters.com/2022/04/05/vandals-destroy-abuja-light-rail-station-commissioned-buhari-2018 |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by Kelvin5214: 9:02am On May 26 |
Abeg shift, I am hungry  |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by Irony1: 9:08am On May 26 |
naptu2:
This has already been explained before.
1) Abuja Light Rail was launched by President Buhari in 2018.
2) Trial runs (free ride) began in 2020, but they were stopped due to Covid 19.
3) The facilities were heavily vandalised during the COVID 19 lockdown, such that the trains couldn't move.
4) The vandalised facilities had to be replaced and new security features installed to prevent vandalisation.
5) What's happening now is not a launch of the light rail but a restart of commercial operations.
All of these have been covered on nairaland
Some of the people that vandalised the facilities were later arrested by the police. That too was reported on Nairaland. So why is Wike making it a fanfare and making it seem like a feat? 2 Likes |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by ceejay80s(m): 9:09am On May 26 |
All these rubbish I no dey hear from UK and us government,
All I hear in USA is the USA government built...
But in Nigeria it's tinubus government or buhari government or obasanjo government.
Abeg all these they built , is it not for Nigeria?
Was it built for themselves? 1 Like |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by CheapHomes1: 9:09am On May 26 |
JagabanB:
I don't know what you are trying to fact check because Wike talked about "commercial operations", you should be more focused on if the rail will function properly than "fact check". "Former President Buhari indeed launched commercial operations of the Abuja light project in 2018, invalidating Wike’s insinuation that there was no previous inauguration of commercial operation of the metro line." |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by MajorOvakporaye(f): 9:09am On May 26 |
JagabanB:
I don't know what you are trying to fact check because Wike talked about "commercial operations", you should be more focused on if the rail will function properly than "fact check". Keep shut!!! You know nothing. |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by bdon123(m): 9:09am On May 26 |
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| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by Sonyboom: 9:12am On May 26 |
Nobody endorsed by majority igbos especially Peter Obi will ever rule Nigeria. Majority of you Igbos beta start supporting Umahi now if you truly want an Igbo president. A word is enough for the wise, even the foolish ones among you should heed that advice b4 it's too late. franchasofficia:
Tinubu will fail as a President, not really by his making but because of so many reasons beyond his control:
1.) He forced himself in as President using unnatural means when God did not ordain him to become Nigeria's President.
2.) He masterminded the unjust balkanization of an innocent man's government; Goodluck Jonathan wanted the best for Nigeria and was trying his best but Tinubu sponsored all manner of dangerous propaganda against him just to fulfill his Presidential ambition, and for this, God is not backing Tinubu's Presidency so whatever Tinubu does even if he has good intentions ends up as failure because of the role he played in bringing down Goodluck Jonathan's government
3.) The role his Vice Shettima played in Chibok girl's kidnap, the forces of nature are against him, some of those girls died and their blood is still crying for vengeance.
4.) 2023 was ordained by God for Igbos to produce the President. It was God's ordinance to set Nigeria on the right path to greatness, but Bola Tinubu and INEC joined with Buhari's wickedness and unforgiven heart thwarted that plan God had for Nigeria and so Nigeria will wander in leadership failures until they respect God's ordinance which is for an Igbo man endorsed by majority of ordinary Igbos (not a politician endorsed by Igbo political leaders) becomes President of Nigeria. 1 Like |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by naptu2: 9:19am On May 26 |
Irony1:
So why is Wike making it a fanfare and making it seem like a feat? Because 1) They had to replace the vandalised materials. This involves spending money, so he has to inform Nigerians and the National Assembly about the money being spent. 2) They had to install security features to prevent vandalisation. This involves spending money and they have to inform Nigerians and the National Assembly about the money being spent. 3) He also noticed other amendments that had to be carried out (like inclusion of escalators and elevators) and he had to inform Nigerians and the National Assembly about it. 4) The trains are now going to be test run with free rides and he has to inform Nigerians (who will ride the train). 5) He also has to show President Tinubu what he has done. All these are what you call fanfare and feat. 6 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by Michael547(m): 9:20am On May 26 |
franchasofficia:
Tinubu will fail as a President, not really by his making but because of so many reasons beyond his control:
1.) He forced himself in as President using unnatural means when God did not ordain him to become Nigeria's President.
2.) He masterminded the unjust balkanization of an innocent man's government; Goodluck Jonathan wanted the best for Nigeria and was trying his best but Tinubu sponsored all manner of dangerous propaganda against him just to fulfill his Presidential ambition, and for this, God is not backing Tinubu's Presidency so whatever Tinubu does even if he has good intentions ends up as failure because of the role he played in bringing down Goodluck Jonathan's government
3.) The role his Vice Shettima played in Chibok girl's kidnap, the forces of nature are against him, some of those girls died and their blood is still crying for vengeance.
4.) 2023 was ordained by God for Igbos to produce the President. It was God's ordinance to set Nigeria on the right path to greatness, but Bola Tinubu and INEC joined with Buhari's wickedness and unforgiven heart thwarted that plan God had for Nigeria and so Nigeria will wander in leadership failures until they respect God's ordinance which is for an Igbo man endorsed by majority of ordinary Igbos (not a politician endorsed by Igbo political leaders) becomes President of Nigeria. So who is the person that God ordained? And why did the person that God ordained not win? 1 Like |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by Otamendi99(m): 9:21am On May 26 |
franchasofficia:
Tinubu will fail as a President, not really by his making but because of so many reasons beyond his control:
1.) He forced himself in as President using unnatural means when God did not ordain him to become Nigeria's President.
2.) He masterminded the unjust balkanization of an innocent man's government; Goodluck Jonathan wanted the best for Nigeria and was trying his best but Tinubu sponsored all manner of dangerous propaganda against him just to fulfill his Presidential ambition, and for this, God is not backing Tinubu's Presidency so whatever Tinubu does even if he has good intentions ends up as failure because of the role he played in bringing down Goodluck Jonathan's government
3.) The role his Vice Shettima played in Chibok girl's kidnap, the forces of nature are against him, some of those girls died and their blood is still crying for vengeance.
4.) 2023 was ordained by God for Igbos to produce the President. It was God's ordinance to set Nigeria on the right path to greatness, but Bola Tinubu and INEC joined with Buhari's wickedness and unforgiven heart thwarted that plan God had for Nigeria and so Nigeria will wander in leadership failures until they respect God's ordinance which is for an Igbo man endorsed by majority of ordinary Igbos (not a politician endorsed by Igbo political leaders) becomes President of Nigeria. Anakoheri |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by Svoboda(m): 9:24am On May 26 |
naptu2:
This has already been explained before.
1) Abuja Light Rail was launched by President Buhari in 2018.
2) Trial runs (free ride) began in 2020, but they were stopped due to Covid 19.
3) The facilities were heavily vandalised during the COVID 19 lockdown, such that the trains couldn't move.
4) The vandalised facilities had to be replaced and new security features installed to prevent vandalisation.
5) What's happening now is not a launch of the light rail but a restart of commercial operations.
All of these have been covered on nairaland
Some of the people that vandalised the facilities were later arrested by the police. That too was reported on Nairaland. If commercial ops were launched by fmr PMB in 2018 and they was a subsequent usurpation of those operations, the least Wike could have done was to carry out a simple resumption of operations. He doesbt have to drag PBAT into a relauanch. No 2 presidents launch same projects. I've observed this administration hardly gives credit or commendation to PMB. No govt so far can match pmbs feat in infradtructure. He needs his flowers. |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by naptu2: 9:26am On May 26 |
Svoboda:
If commercial ops were launched by fmr PMB in 2018 and they was a subsequent usurpation of those operations, the least Wike could have done was to carry out a simple resumption of operations. He doesbt have to drag PBAT into a relauanch. No 2 presidents launch same projects.
I've observed this administration hardly gives credit or commendation to PMB. No govt so far can match pmbs feat in infradtructure. He needs his flowers. naptu2:
Because
1) They had to replace the vandalised materials. This involves spending money, so he has to inform Nigerians and the National Assembly about the money being spent.
2) They had to install security features to prevent vandalisation. This involves spending money and they have to inform Nigerians and the National Assembly about the money being spent.
3) He also noticed other amendments that had to be carried out (like inclusion of escalators and elevators) and he had to inform Nigerians and the National Assembly about it.
4) The trains are now going to be test run with free rides and he has to inform Nigerians (who will ride the train).
5) He also has to show President Tinubu what he has done.
All these are what you call fanfare and feat. |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by Bluntemperor: 9:27am On May 26 |
slimfit1:
Hausa people just want to rule but don't know what to do when they get to power. That is what annoyed me the most. You are right but Fulani has removed the Hausas hegemony in Power, because Hausas thinks saying ' rankadede ' to all ,means let Fulani be there on their behalf ' When you look closely and deeply,they have push Hausas aside and trying to dominate the best chosen Sectors in Nigeria. Please, Hausas, should not blame others in Government because is tantamount -to forfeiting your right because you speak similar language Not same language,so don't blame Fulani,who are in minority, claiming Majority and they are ready to appoint anybody to do their bidding. Rankadede, rankadede! That is how they have been running Nigeria - not for the Best,. |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by McLizbae: 9:28am On May 26 |
Nigerians do not know where they are really heading to... Lols... In Taraba state, the governors write their names or initials on projects they completed. If you don't know, you'd think they are personal projects  ceejay80s:
All these rubbish I no dey hear from UK and us government,
All I hear in USA is the USA government built...
But in Nigeria it's tinubus government or buhari government or obasanjo government.
Abeg all these they built , is it not for Nigeria?
Was it built for themselves?
1 Like |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by RuddyFusion(m): 9:33am On May 26 |
Nothing to show |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by Svoboda(m): 9:36am On May 26 |
naptu2:
Thank you sir. But i dare say in that case, any stretch of our infrastructure that suffers vandalsim or serious damage, and repairs or replacement are carried out, would as well require the presence of a NOTABLE for operations to commence, and thats not minding that that stretch of infrastructure has previously been in use. I personally know the game Wike is playing. Inviting PBAT to that funfare is also designed to erase PMBs previous launch of the project. |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by naptu2: 9:37am On May 26 |
Svoboda:
Thank you sir. But i dare say in that case, any stretch of our infrastructure that suffers vandalsim or serious damage, and repairs or replacement are carried out, would as well require the presence of a NOTABLE for operations to commence, and thats not minding that that stretch of infrastructure has previously been in use.
I personally know the game Wike is playing. Inviting PBAT to that funfare is also designed to erase PMBs previous launch of the project. OK, it looks like you are only after Buhari vs Tinubu. I am not interested in that. |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by Bluntemperor: 9:38am On May 26 |
Are you People ok OP,how now?
-Is it the First year-pronouncements you go chop or hate for Wike and Tinubu.
-What sane NIGERIANS in Abuja wants is Functionality of the Train and Continuity.Shame to LP and their Social Media Miscreants,who don't want anything Progress,yet Una wants to win Elections!
-If Wike did not move during his 1st year to do something tangible,the same set of People will be Complaining o!
-If Tinubu did not do something Tangible,same crying will be over the Roofs,yet for 16- years of the PDP- rules,nothing on the ground anywhere in Nigeria, even in the EAST, to point to- with ALL the Budgets Money for 16- years equally Gone!
Why the hate for Wike and Tinubu by Social Media Hunters, still amazes me! 2 Likes |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by Eniitankorede: 9:41am On May 26 |
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| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by naptu2: 9:41am On May 26 |
I thought of creating a thread about this issue a few days ago, but I have a lot of military threads that I want to create and I don't want to get restricted.
Tolu Ogunlesi created a perfect thread about this issue 2 days ago and I will simply post that thread here. |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by ceejay80s(m): 9:42am On May 26 |
McLizbae:
Nigerians do not know where they are really heading to... Lols... In Taraba state, the governors write their names or initials on projects they completed. If you don't know, you'd think they are personal projects Me too dey wonder sometimes ooo!!! A governor that doesn't have finish his project before the end of his tenure, the new governor will not continue for there , he will abandon it and start another so he will be praised, if that was how USA started that place will not be better than nigeria 1 Like |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by Darkjudge24: 9:43am On May 26 |
franchasofficia:
Tinubu will fail as a President, not really by his making but because of so many reasons beyond his control:
1.) He forced himself in as President using unnatural means when God did not ordain him to become Nigeria's President.
2.) He masterminded the unjust balkanization of an innocent man's government; Goodluck Jonathan wanted the best for Nigeria and was trying his best but Tinubu sponsored all manner of dangerous propaganda against him just to fulfill his Presidential ambition, and for this, God is not backing Tinubu's Presidency so whatever Tinubu does even if he has good intentions ends up as failure because of the role he played in bringing down Goodluck Jonathan's government
3.) The role his Vice Shettima played in Chibok girl's kidnap, the forces of nature are against him, some of those girls died and their blood is still crying for vengeance.
4.) 2023 was ordained by God for Igbos to produce the President. It was God's ordinance to set Nigeria on the right path to greatness, but Bola Tinubu and INEC joined with Buhari's wickedness and unforgiven heart thwarted that plan God had for Nigeria and so Nigeria will wander in leadership failures until they respect God's ordinance which is for an Igbo man endorsed by majority of ordinary Igbos (not a politician endorsed by Igbo political leaders) becomes President of Nigeria. so u don turn god? U don't even know God, u are not even his servant so shove that ur godly story inside ur arse |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by JagabanB: 9:46am On May 26 |
MajorOvakporaye:
Keep shut!!! You know nothing. Look for people in ur class kid. |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by JagabanB: 9:47am On May 26 |
CheapHomes1:
"Former President Buhari indeed launched commercial operations of the Abuja light project in 2018, invalidating Wike’s insinuation that there was no previous inauguration of commercial operation of the metro line." If it was functioning on a commercial scale, Wike won't make this statement and there won't be need for "fact check". You folks should more focused on if it will work properly or not. You all have misplaced priorities alot. 1 Like |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by b0rn2fuck(m): 9:49am On May 26 |
turmacs:
Who even takes those one's seriously again? OP please don't bother yourself fact checking those shameless liars, everybody knows that anything that comes out of their mouths is a lie. That was how they came out to lie that AP moller wanted to invest imaginary $600M in Nigeria, if not that mearsk came out to call out their shameless lies, nonsense.
Anyways, what do I know? 🤷♀️
Nairalanders please i'm craving fried rice and chicken this Sunday. A want to eat fried rice and chicken with plantain and cold chivita, prepared by a man that wants to sleep with me, I have transport fare. that's too much for pussy |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by HRMK: 9:55am On May 26 |
nobody credits anyone that starts and abandon any project!you credit the man that complets it!! 1 Like |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by naptu2: 9:57am On May 26 |
Tolu Ogunlesi MON @toluogunlesi FACTCHECK:
This is a comprehensive note to provide the FACTS about #AbujaMetro aka Abuja Mass Transit Rail. You won't find all these details in one place anywhere else.
The forthcoming #AbujaMetro event is NOT a "Commissioning." The FCTA is NOT calling it a commissioning—their statement says it is a "Commencement of Commercial Operations."
Key Phrase there is "Commercial Operations".
Between the Commissioning in 2018, and Covid in 2020, the #AbujaMetro ran what you can call a trial service or test-run. (Normal stuff -- Recall that the Lagos Blue Line also did a test-run between February 2023 and September 2023, when full commercial operations kicked off).
#AbujaMetro was commissioned by @MBuhari on July 12, 2018 -- Photos attached. It is the FIRST "Mass Rapid Transit" (MRT) system in West Africa, ahead of Dakar and Lagos. The project was completed by FCT Minister Muhammad Musa Bello: x.com/ngrpresident/s…
Operations were suspended during Covid, and the project subsequently suffered significant vandalisation.
Here's what the then Permanent Secretary, FC, Olusade Adesola said during a visit on October 30, 2022: "You will recall that the project was TEST RUN shortly after it was commissioned and thereafter, the advent of the COVID pandemic resulted in a forced closure and suspension of the operations."
This is what the Director of Transportation of FCTA, Joseph Akinteye said, on August 5, 2023: “Unfortunately, the TRIAL SERVICE ended abruptly in March 2020 due to the advent of COVID-19 pandemic and its extant protocols..."
#AbujaMetro TIMELINE
July 12, 2018: PMB inaugurates/commissions the project -- and trial service / test run commences soon after
March 2020: The trial service is suspended, following the outbreak of Covid-19
vanguardngr.com/2020/11/covid-…
News Story, December 2021: "Abuja Metro Line suspended over vandalism" -- "The Acting Secretary, FCTA Transport Secretariat, Usman Yahaya told 21st CENTURY CHRONICLE that at the last count, '48 points were vandalised.'"
21stcenturychronicle.com/investigation-…
August 24, 2022: The Federal Executive Council approves a security contract for #AbujaMetro: x.com/OfficialFCTA/s…
August 4, 2023: FCT Permanent Secretary (who's in charge of the Ministry, as Cabinet hasn't been inaugurated yet) formally announces that a N5 Billion Contract has been awarded to CCECC for the repairs / restoration of the vandalized #AbujaMetro infrastructure. He made the announcement at the ceremony to flag-off the repairs (4th photo, attached)
nannews.ng/2023/08/05/fct…
thecable.ng/fcta-awards-n5…
[NB. I believe that this rehabilitation contract was approved by the (outgoing) FEC earlier in 2023. Will get the exact date/details of this FEC approval and share]
August 23, 2023: Two (2) days after being sworn-in as FCT Minister, HM Wike undertakes his first Tour of #AbujaMetro, and pledges to ensure that the rehabilitation contract is fully funded and that the line is back in operation as soon as possible.
October 30, 2023: Federal Executive Council approves N5.9 billion for construction of outstanding access roads to #AbujaMetro Stations leadership.ng/fcta-to-comple…
News Story, December 2023: "Thirteen suspects, 10 of whom were casual workers, engaged by a Chinese company, have been arrested for vandalism of armoured cables and other associated equipment of Abuja mass transit rail. Their arrest was effected by a private guard company contracted to safeguard the infrastructure."
thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023…
January 11, 2024: FCT Minister undertakes Inspection Tour of #AbujaMetro
January 31, 2024: FCT Minister undertakes Tour of #AbujaMetro, to inspect construction of outstanding access roads to Stations (including the access roads to Wupa and Basanjiwa Stations).
May 23, 2024: FCTA Press Statement -- "The commencement of commercial operations of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit System also known as the Abuja Light Rail will now be flagged off on Democracy Day, Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at 1:00 pm."
— Tolu Ogunlesi 3 Likes 1 Share 
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| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by AmazingELixir: 9:58am On May 26 |
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| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by bewla(m): 9:59am On May 26 |
turmacs:
Who even takes those one's seriously again? OP please don't bother yourself fact checking those shameless liars, everybody knows that anything that comes out of their mouths is a lie. That was how they came out to lie that AP moller wanted to invest imaginary $600M in Nigeria, if not that mearsk came out to call out their shameless lies, nonsense.
Anyways, what do I know? 🤷♀️
Nairalanders please i'm craving fried rice and chicken this Sunday. A want to eat fried rice and chicken with plantain and cold chivita, prepared by a man that wants to sleep with me, I have transport fare. How Hot do you want the rice plus chicken and plantain With cucumber 13 inch |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by MajorOvakporaye(f): 10:02am On May 26 |
JagabanB:
Look for people in ur class kid. Will you keep shut there!!! Ekperima. |
| Re: Is Tinubu Gov’t First To Launch Abuja Light Rail Operation? - Fact Check by Svoboda(m): 10:08am On May 26 |
naptu2:
OK, it looks like you are only after Buhari vs Tinubu. I am not interested in that. Not necessarily so. I have supported Buhari as much as i am supporting Tinubu now, because I love Nigeria. I however, only point out discrepancies where i find them, like in this very case. |
