FCTA to spend ₦50bn on rehabilitation of Abuja rail mass transit

<p>The MD, CCECC, said that the rehabilitation of the vandalised components of the ARMT system was critical to the development of the transportation system in the FCTA.</p>, <span>Group picture of dignitaries during the inauguration of the rehabilitation of Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) System in Abuja on Friday. NAN</span>, <h2>The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Friday, announced the award of ₦5 billion contract for the rehabilitation of Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) System.</h2>, <p>The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project would be executed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd (CCECC) within 12 months.</p>, <p>Mr Olusade Adesola, Permanent Secretary FCTA said the aim was to restore the vital rail transportation infrastructure, which he described as the “life blood of Abuja city”.</p>, <p>According to him, the Abuja light rail will play a crucial role in easing transportation challenges and enhancing mobility for residents.</p>, <p>He explained that the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the temporary shutdown of the rail system as part of measures to curb the spread of the virus.</p>, <p>Adesola added that during the period of inactivity, hoodlums vandalised essential equipment of the rail system, which was a “serious setback”.</p>, <p>The permanent secretary said that contracts for the provision of security for the ARMT System have been awarded.</p>, <p>“We are taking stringent measures to safeguard this valuable asset.</p>, <p>“We will not allow the actions of a few vandals to undermine the progress and potential of this essential public service.</p>, <p>“We will leave no stone unturned in restoring the Abuja Light Rail System to its former glory and ensuring it surpasses its previous performance,” he said.</p>, <p>Adesola explained that the rehabilitation would involve the repair and replacement of damaged equipment, upgrading of facilities, and implementing modern security measures to protect against future threats.</p>, <p>He assured res