NRC RECOVERS LOCOMOTIVE AND COACH AS RECOVERY EFFORTS PROGRESS AT ACCIDENT SITE
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, on Wednesday,
27th August 2025, returned to the site of the train accident of Tuesday, 26th August 2025, to personally
oversee ongoing recovery operations alongside NRC recovery engineers.
During the exercise, the recovery team successfully retrieved one of the derailed passenger coaches, in
addition to the locomotive earlier recovered on the day of the incident. Dr. Opeifa commended the
engineers for their professionalism, resilience, and swift response in handling the situation.
The Managing Director also expressed appreciation to the security agencies deployed to the site for
ensuring that the recovery process was carried out smoothly, safely, and without disruption. He equally
acknowledged the media as a vital partner, extending gratitude for their continuous support during this
challenging period.
Dr. Opeifa emphasized that the dissemination of credible and factual information is crucial to help
Nigerians better understand the true situation and the progress being made.
The NRC wishes to reassure its esteemed passengers and the general public that every necessary measure
is being taken to restore train operations in the shortest possible time. Passenger safety and service
reliability remain the Corporation’s top priorities.
