The contractor handling the Abuja Rail Mass Transit is expected to complete work on the project by October while the FCT Administration will commence the test run of the Rail Mass Transit by the middle of November 2017, an official has said.

The FCT Minister, Muhammad Bello, made this disclosure while receiving a delegation of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria, FTAN, led by its President, Tomilola Akingbogun, that paid him a visit in his office at Area 11, Garki I District, Abuja.

The minister disclosed that by December 2017, the FCT Administration intends to temporarily open the rail services for the Lots 1A and 3 to the general public for usage.

According to him, the full operation of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit would commence by the first quarter of 2018 as earlier announced.

On the problem of multiple taxations in the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Bello reiterated that a committee is already working to address it.

He said that the participation of private investors in the development and economic activities of the Federal Capital Territory is paramount for better results and therefore the knotty issues of multiple taxations must be tackled to encourage them.

The minister emphasised that tourism must also be given its rightful place for private investors to take the front seat in order to stimulate economic activities in the territory.

His words: “Nigeria is truly endowed and the FCT Administration will surely leverage on such endowment to fast track its economic development.”

Mr. Bello urged the players in the tourism and hospitality industry to make attempts for establishment of small hotels like ‘Bed & Breakfast’ in the Federal Capital Territory to cater for the numerous daily visitors into Abuja, particularly for those at the lower ladder.

Earlier in his remarks, the President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria, Mr. Akingbogun, said the FTAN is the umbrella body representing all tourism trades, businesses and associations in Nigeria.

He called on governments at all levels to encourage Public-Private-Partnership options in developing tourism in Nigeria.

He lamented on the problems of multiple taxations between the FCT Administration and the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, and appealed on the need to harmonise all rates, tariffs and levies introduced.

The FCT Permanent Secretary, Babatope Ajakaiye, and other senior officials of the FCT Administration joined the minister in receiving the delegation.

Tolexander:
That is good, if not postponed!

cos one of the problems of this administration is inconsistency and unreliability.

sarrki:



Pmb is tested and trusted

It will come to past

God bless muhammadu Buhari

God bless federal republic of Nigeria

Tolexander:
tested and trusted in what?

Tolexander:
tested and trusted in what?

Fixing of the electric power generation?

$1 equalling #1?

Total and impartial war on corruption?

The promise of not travelling abroad for treatment?

Scrapping of the "Office of the first lady as promised?

sarrki:


Integrity

Sincerity

Purposeful

Finally tormenting the wailing wailers

sarrki:


Fixing of power is not a short term stuff, we have a road map now which we have set out a target for ourselves not campaign targets.

Note target should be attainable and achievable.

Please bring it up where he said equalling a dollar to a naira.

As far as Nigeria is concerned peace loving and patriotic Nigerians baba is doing well on fighting corruption.
Only enemies of state feel otherwise.

Show us where money was allocated to office of the first lady in 2016 & 2017 budget.

Tolexander:
That is good, if not postponed or cancelled!

cos one of the problems of this administration is inconsistency and unreliability.

Justuceleague2:



Tolexander you are one of those who claimed the light rail project is fraudulent and will never be realized, I am glad you see things differently


Based on logistics it's OK to assume project is 80% complete, I sure hope it doesn't get postponed you don't test what is not whole

Happy new week

sarrki:



Pmb is tested and trusted

It will come to past

God bless muhammadu Buhari

God bless federal republic of Nigeria

farouk0403:
You will see how all this BBnaija fans will flood this thread, criticising PMB administration without tangible reasons.


They have zero knowledge in politics but degree in criticism.

Now that You make Efe or whatever his name is, famous whats your gain in it

they have wasted their #30 airtime, plus their useful Energy and time for Efe, They will start blaming the government.

bastien:
I dey tells u, Nigerians can mumu for Africa, assuming they full country fit gather like this (on to this Efe mara) we for don change many things!


Even comedians, actress and actors and top celebrity they waste money for that yamayama show.


I go dye even print the rubbish for him car.... I haf die

sarrki:


Pmb is tested and trusted
It will come to past
God bless muhammadu Buhari
God bless federal republic of Nigeria

bilazego:


Do you know when this project took off?

sarrki:


We care about results not history of West indies

Tolexander:
tested and trusted in what?

Fixing of the electric power generation?

$1 equalling #1?

Total and impartial war on corruption?

The promise of not travelling abroad for treatment?

Scrapping of the "Office of the first lady as promised?