NRC Engineers tackle flood-ravaged Osogbo rail track ahead Sallah operations

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has deployed a team of engineers to the flood-ravaged area to repair the section in a determined effort to effect repair of a portion of the narrow gauge threatened by washout around Osogbo,

The site, located at km 294+12 poles,Oke-Onitea area in osogbo suffered a washout following heavy rainfall on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

According to statement signed by Callistus Unyimadu, NRC deputy director, public relations, the remedial work is critical to maintaining safe and interrupted train operations for passengers that will travel to Osogbo, ilorin and Minna corridors during the Eid festive season.

The NRC managing director/chief executive officer, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, expressed regret over the washout but reassured passengers that all necessary steps are being taken to bring relief to the corporation’s esteemed passengers and ease train movement before the Eid-el Kabir celebration.

The NRC management also called on residents of Oke-Onitea and other communities along the rail corridors in Osogbo to refrain from dumping refuse indiscriminately, as such practices contribute to culvert blockages and rail infrastructure damage.

NRC reinterated its commitment to delivering safe, customer-focused rail services to the Nigerian public.

MIKE OCHONMA
Editor