Guest arrivals and participant registration.
Performance of the Nigerian National Anthem.
Delivered by the Honorable Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali.
African Development Bank, UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).
A vibrant display celebrating Nigeria's rich cultural heritage.
Overview of high-speed rail projects managed by DE-SADEL Group.
Railways as a Tool for National Unity and Economic Progress.
History and advancements of high-speed rail in China, presented by a CRRC representative.
Railways as Catalysts for Economic Growth and Regional Integration.
Modernizing Railways for Economic Transformation in Africa.
Legislative Support for Nigeria's Railway Renaissance.
Policy Alignment for a Robust National Rail Network.
Official launch of Africa's First and the World's Second 4,000 km, 350 km/h High-Speed Rail System by DE-SADEL Group.
Financing Africa's High-Speed Rail Future: Strategic Investments for Sustainable Development.
Unveiling a New Era: The Transformative Impact of Africa's First 4,000 km High-Speed Rail System.
Group photo session for attendees.
Opportunity for attendees to connect over a meal.
Nigeria's Railway Masterplan: Progress and Projections. Presented by Musa Ibrahim and the MD of Nigerian Railway Corporation.
Innovative Financing Model and Funding Opportunities for Railway Development. Presented by AfDB & PwC.
State-Federal Partnerships for Rail Expansion and Economic Growth.
Explore innovative railway technologies and solutions at the exhibition.
State support for federal rail projects. Delivered by Chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum.
Inclusive Financing for Rail-Connected Communities. Delivered by Chairman, Wema Bank.
Conclusion of Day 1 activities.
Guest arrivals and participant registration.
Summary of key highlights from Day 1, presented by the Conference Rapporteur.
Smart Rails: Digitization, Safety, and Efficiency in Railways. Presented by Professor of Railway Engineering, University of Lagos.
Building Cross-Border Railway Corridors for Trans-African Trade. Presented by Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Trade & Investment.
Enhancing Urban Mobility Through Rail in the FCT. Delivered by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, discussing rail integration in Abuja.
Financing Africa's Rail Networks for Trade and Connectivity. Delivered by President, Afreximbank.
Private Sector Investment in Rail Infrastructure Development. Delivered by Chairman, BUA Group.
Banking Solutions to Support Nigeria's Rail Expansion. Delivered by Chairman, First Bank.
Fiscal Strategies to Accelerate Nigeria's Rail Modernization. Delivered by Minister of Finance.
Rail Investments as a Catalyst for Africapitalism. Delivered by Chairman, Heirs Holdings.
Rail as a Driver of Regional Prosperity in Nigeria. Delivered by Chairman, Progressive Governors Forum.
Signing of MoU for Africa's First 4,000 km High-Speed Rail System by DE-SADEL Group and partners.
Opportunity for attendees to connect and explore the exhibition.
Empowering Africans for a Sustainable Rail Industry. Presented by Executive Secretary, NCDMB.
Local Content in Railway Logistics. Presented by Barr. Mfon Usoro, CILT Nigeria.
Sustainable Rail Development: Policy and Practice. Presented by Dr. Jobson Osedion Ewalefoh Patrice Lumumba (Kenya).
Railway Security: Challenges and Solutions. Presented by the Inspector General of Police.
Moderator: Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council. Includes stakeholders from GRDA, Transnet, NPA, Siemens Mobility, ECOWAS, Dangote Group, and more.
Moderator: DG, Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT). Includes LAMATA, NUC, UIC Africa, and others.
Moderator: DSS Director. Participants include NCC, NSCDC, NRC, Nigerian Police, CSTVE, and others.
Presentation of the conference resolutions and key takeaways.
Closing remarks by Musa Ibrahim followed by awards, acknowledgments, and group photo.
Departure of participants.
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