Pipes Transported For $2.8bn Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Gas Pipeline Project

Nigerian Government on Thursday began the transportation of pipes for the implementation of the $2.8bn Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Gas Pipeline project.

96 pipes were moved at once by train from Warri, Delta State to Itakpe in Kogi State.

This is comparable to 32 trailers on the road as it reduces the cost of transportation.

Upon completion, the pipeline which will transport natural gas from Ajaokuta, in Kogi to Kaduna and Kano States, is expected to revive industries in those parts of the country and create jobs.

Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had on June 30, 2020, flagged off the construction of the 614-kilometre AKK Gas Pipeline project.

The AKK project is part of the delivery of the present administration’s Next Level Agenda for sustainable development, enhancement of economic prosperity and increase of the country’s infrastructure assets.

Reacting to the development, the Group Managing of the NNPC, Mele Kyari said “We congratulate our team on the arrival at 10.25pm 8.4.2021 of AKK gas project line pipes by rail from Warri to Itakpe. Less cost, faster delivery time, safer, protecting our roads and more…..The infrastructure revolution is paying up.”