Lai Mohammed Visits NRC Legacy Museum, Urges Sustained Commitment to Railway Development
Former Minister of Information and Culture, who is now the Special Adviser to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation,
Mr. Lai Mohammed, has highlighted the enduring importance of rail transportation to Nigeria’s development and the value of preserving the nation’s railway heritage.
The ex-Minister made this known yesterday, when he paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Legacy Museum.
Mr. Mohammed who was received by the Director of Operations of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mr. Akin Oshinowo, who represented the Managing Director of the NRC, alongside members of the museum’s management team lauded Dr Kayode Opeifa for the ongoing transformation of the railway.
He urged the Managing Director not to relent in his efforts to advance the Corporation, emphasizing that achieving meaningful transformation requires strong individuals driven by commitment, resilience and a genuine passion for the vision.
He also encouraged the Legacy Museum team to sustain its efforts, stressing that the railway system continues to have a vital role to play in Nigeria’s development.
Welcoming the visitor, the President of the Legacy Museum Mr Taiye Olaniyi, expressed appreciation for his visit and provided an overview of the museum’s vision, explaining how it brings together the past, present and future of railway transportation through the preservation and presentation of the Corporation’s rich history and antics.
Speaking on behalf of the Managing Director, Mr. Akin Oshinowo, conveyed his greetings and noted the high regard in which the Managing Director holds the former minister.
He also expressed appreciation for the visit and the potential exposure it could bring to the Nigerian railway sector through tourism, heritage promotion and wider public engagement.
Mr. Mohammed was subsequently taken on a guided tour of the museum, during which he viewed its historical exhibits and gained further insight into the evolution and contributions of railway transportation in Nigeria.
The visit reinforced the importance of preserving Nigeria’s railway heritage, strengthening stakeholder engagement and exploring opportunities to promote rail tourism. It also highlighted the potential of the NRC Legacy Museum as a platform for connecting the Corporation’s historical achievements with its present operations and future aspirations.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation remains committed to preserving its institutional heritage while advancing its mandate to provide safe, reliable and customer-focused railway services.
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