Why Buhari’s rail investments fell short

Railways are economic lifelines, providing an efficient means to transport people and goods while boosting growth. In Nigeria, former President Muhammadu Buhari aimed to tap into this potential by investing billions in rail infrastructure. However, the outcomes remain disappointing. A deeper dive reveals why these projects failed to deliver the promised economic benefits and how the situation could be salvaged. Big promises, patchy results In July 2018, Buhari inaugurated the Abuja Light Rail, a $823 million project ha