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The Nigeria Union of Railwaymen (NUR) is a trade union representing workers in the rail industry in Nigeria. The union was founded in 1978, when the Government of Nigeria merged five unions: [1] Association of Locomotive Drivers, Firemen, Yard Staff and Allied Workers' Union; National Union of Railway Workers of Nigeria
The Nigerian Railway Corporation traces its history to the year 1898, when the first railroad in Nigeria was constructed by the British colonial government. On October 3, 1912, the Lagos Government Railway and the Baro-Kano Railway were amalgamated, [ 1 ] starting nationwide rail service under the name Government Department of Railways.
This is a list of the standing committees of the National Assembly of Nigeria. There are currently 57 standing committees in the Nigerian Senate, while the House of Representatives currently has 89 standing committees.
The 10th National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a bicameral legislature inaugurated on 13 June 2023 and will run its course until 13 June 2027. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Principal Officers
The railway was also intended to promote trade between Nigeria and other countries, making the train port trade a major part of Nigeria's colonial economy. The railway network expanded over the next few decades, and by the time Nigeria gained independence in 1960, there were over 3,000 kilometers of railway lines in the country. [2]
The executive council is responsible for advising and assisting the governor in the performance of their official duties. As all of its members excluding the deputy governor are appointed by the governor, individuals who have been appointed to serve in the council may also be dismissed or reappointed to other posts at the governor's discretion.
[13] [14] He is a former chairman of the Manufactures Association of Nigeria Export Group, [15] and Board of Trustee, Guild of Fine Artists of Nigeria [16] His is a member Board of Directors NEM Insurance, [ 7 ] chairman of the Sapele Okpe Community Land Trust Association [ 17 ] and Deputy Managing Partner Crowe [ 18 ]
CCECC Nigeria was awarded a contract for the construction of the first two phases, known as Lots 1 and 3, in May 2007. [5] The 42.5 km (26.4 mi) first phase has two lines and 12 stations opened in July 2018, connecting Abuja city centre with the international airport via the Lagos–Kano Standard Gauge Railway at Idu.