Abuja, Nigeria — September 10, 2025
In a significant move towards advancing Nigeria’s rail infrastructure, the Chief Executive Officer of the De-Sadel Consortium, Samuel Uko, on Wednesday hosted the CEO of the Kuke Export Credit Agency and his delegation at the De-Sadel head office in Abuja.
The high-level meeting focused on fostering strategic collaborations around De-Sadel’s ambitious High-Speed Bullet Train Project, a transformative initiative aimed at connecting major cities across Nigeria with world-class high-speed rail lines. Discussions also highlighted opportunities for joint participation and knowledge exchange at the upcoming 2nd International Railway Conference and Expo 2025, scheduled to take place in Abuja.
Mr. Uko emphasized that the bullet train project is designed to revolutionize Nigeria’s transport system by drastically reducing travel time between cities, boosting trade and tourism, creating thousands of jobs, and attracting billions of dollars in foreign direct investment. The project is expected to feature state-of-the-art electric and gas-powered locomotives, ultra-modern train stations in cities like Abuja and Port Harcourt, and an expansive route network covering over 20 states.
The CEO of the Kuke Export Credit Agency expressed his organization’s interest in supporting the project through financing partnerships, risk guarantees, and investment facilitation, noting its potential to accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth and sustainable development goals.
As the countdown to the 2nd International Railway Conference and Expo 2025 continues, De-Sadel says it will use the platform to present the bullet train concept to global investors, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, while showcasing Nigeria as Africa’s emerging hub for advanced railway innovation.
“Together, we are driving the future of railway infrastructure and sustainable transportation in Nigeria,” Mr. Uko affirmed.
