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The mandate of the Ministry includes the following:
(i) Formulate and Implement Government Policies for Effective and Efficient Transport System in the Country;
(ii) Set Guidelines on Transportation for Stakeholders;
(iii) Provide infrastructure for the Maritime sub-sector;
(iv) Develop skilled Manpower in the Transport Sector;
(v) Ensure the Maintenance of Security and Safety standards in the Transport Industry with Special reference to Maritime, Land and Inland Waterways Transportation; and
(vi) Relate with International Organizations on matters affecting the entire Transport Sector. more>>
To evolve a World Class Transportation System in Nigeria and to position it as a hub in West and Central Africa.
Mission
To establish a safe, efficient, affordable and seamless Intermodal Transportation System in line with global best practices.
Latest News
Rehabilitation of Facilities and Procurement of new locomotives
Cognizant of its strategic importance, the Yar’Adua administration is determined to restore the railways back to its old glory. The administration has therefore embarked on a programme of rehabilitation.
Federal Ministry of Transport is to carry out a national transport survey
Federal Ministry of Transport is to carry out a national transport survey and projection that is expected to provide a reliable data for transport policy formulation and planning in the country....
Concessioning of Existing Routes .
In line with Mr. President’s Vision, the Ministry is closely working with interested Stakeholders to develop a sound concessioning Plan for the railways...
The Ministry has translated its Vision, Mission and Mandate into a broad based tripartite partnership designed to fast track the rehabilitation and upgrading, Which Involves:
The Private Sector
The International Organisations
