President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday named Kayode Opeifa as the new Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC).
Opeifa takes over from Ben Iloanusi, who had been serving in an acting capacity after the departure of Fidet Okhiria in October 2024.
Opeifa, known for his work as Lagos State’s Commissioner for Transportation under Governor Babatunde Fashola, played a significant role in transforming the state’s transport system.
His efforts improved traffic management and earned Lagos recognition as a model for urban transport in Africa. Opeifa also served as Transport Secretary for the Federal Capital Territory during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
As Vice-Chairman of the Presidential Task Team, Opeifa worked alongside former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to ease the traffic congestion in Lagos’ Apapa area.
Now, as the head of the NRC, Opeifa faces the task of enhancing Nigeria’s rail infrastructure.
