The Nigerian railway corporation has upgraded the Abuja to Kaduna train service with the addition of two trains and 10 more coaches. With this addition, the train number of trips has been increased from two to four trips daily. Also, the fare has increased a bit higher than what it was before. Find below the new fare and new timetable.
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KADUNA – ABUJA TIMETABLE (Schedule)
MONDAY- SATURDAY
Excerpt Wednesday
Stations
Description
1st Trip
2nd Trip
3rd Trip
4th Trip
RIGASA
Departure
06:40
10:35
14:00
18:00
KUBWA
Arrival
08:28
12:59
15:58
20:04
KUBWA
Departure
08:21
14:04
16:03
20:07
IDU
Arrival
08:43
13:20
16:16
20:20
ABUJA – KADUNA TIMETABLE (Schedule)
MONDAY- SATURDAY
Excerpt Wednesday
Stations
Description
1st Trip
2nd Trip
3rd Trip
4th Trip
IDU
Departure
07:00
09:50
14:00
18:00
KUBWA
Arrival
07:14
10:02
14:36
18:12
KUBWA
Departure
07:17
10:07
14:41
18:15
RIGASA
Arrival
09:15
12:01
17:00
19:56
KADUNA – ABUJA SUNDAY TIMETABLE (Schedule)
Stations
Description
1st Trip
2nd Trip
RIGASA
Departure
13:00
16:00
KUBWA
Arrival
14:49
18:02
KUBWA
Departure
14:54
18:07
IDU
Arrival
15:06
18:21
ABUJA – KADUNA SUNDAY TIMETABLE (Schedule)
Stations
Description
1st Trip
2nd Trip
IDU
Departure
12:30
17:00
KUBWA
Arrival
12:44
17:12
KUBWA
Departure
12:49
17:17
RIGASA
Arrival
15:02
19:05
KADUNA – ABUJA TIMETABLE
Wednesday Schedule
Stations
Description
1st Trip
2nd Trip
RIGASA
Departure
06:40
18:00
KUBWA
Arrival
08:28
20:04
KUBWA
Departure
08:21
20:07
IDU
Arrival
08:43
20:20
ABUJA – KADUNA TIMETABLE
Wednesday Schedule
Stations
Description
1st Trip
2nd Trip
IDU
Departure
07:00
18:00
KUBWA
Arrival
07:14
18:12
KUBWA
Departure
07:17
18:15
RIGASA
Arrival
09:15
ABUJA – KADUNA NEW PRICE NEW PRICE
First class
Old price
New price
Normal
Express
1,500
2,500
3,000
Economy
Old price
New price
Normal
Express
1,050
1,300
1,500
Side Note: The Meaning of Express and normal Rides
With this increase, the Nigerian Railway Corporation, also, added another service to cater to business travellerss and others that are in a hast to reach their destination. The new services are the Normal and express ride.
Express Ride: Express ride as the name implies means that it is a non-stop ride. The train will only stop at Kubwa and Idu stations.
Normal Ride: This is exactly opposite of express service. The train will stop at all the train stations along the Abuja to Kaduna route.
Also, a luggage carriage van has been added. If you have lots of luggage, worry less, there is a baggage van for you.
Anyone that has travelled from Abuja to Kaduna by train will attest to the fact that the Abuja – Kaduna train is a way better compared to any other train services we have in Nigeria. I can bet that the Abuja – Kaduna train services will beat anyone that is used to Nigeria public facilities service expectations.
It is a known fact that Nigeria lags behind in terms of maintaining public facilities (our maintenance culture is zero) but that’s not the case of Abuja to Kaduna train service. As at the time of publishing this article, the train and the terminals are still clean and well organized with on-time departure.
As you all know this is a modern era, we expected to get all the necessary information we need online and if possible purchase our ticket ahead of time. After surfing the internet for a while, we saw the Nigeria Railway Corporation website and we thought all the answers to our queries will be answered. Lo and behold, the website was almost empty. The navigation was poor and not user-friendly.
Ghanaian tour operators
We hit the rock when we discovered that we (passengers) cannot purchase the tickets online unlike the airline where passengers can book ahead of time. In their own case, passengers have to go to the train station in order to make a booking. After that ugly experience, we were able to get information on the train schedule especially the departure and arrival time.
From the information we got, it was stated that the departure time is 7 am prompt so we had to plan on how to arrive at the station before departure time and also to get our tickets.
I left my house as early as 5 am in order to arrive at the station before my colleagues will arrive since we stayed at different locations. Luckily for me the moment I arrived, that was when my colleagues arrived too and we moved to get our tickets.
Abuja to Kaduna Ticket sample
As at then, First Class tickets went for N1,500 while economy tickets were N1,050. We wanted one person to purchase the ticket on our behalf instead of all of us to queue for the ticket. Surprisingly, the ticket sales rep refused. She said we can only purchase one at a time that means we all must queue to get our ticket by ourselves. To worsen the whole issue, passengers cannot purchase return ticket at the same station. You can only purchase at the return station.
We could not get the first class from Abuja so we opted for the economy class. After that, we moved to the waiting lounge which was still looking neat and well maintained. After some minutes, we moved to board the train.
Abuja to Kaduna by Train: Schedule, Cost and Experience
At exactly 7 am prompt the train left Idu station to the next station. After 20 minutes we got to the next station (Kubwa station) where we had 5 minutes dwelling time. During this dwelling time, some passengers will drop while some entered.
Mr Ikechi and his Wife with Sir Kay, the Nanta Vice president, Abuja and Mr Nnaemeke of Newton Park Hotel, Abuja going to board the train to Kaduna
On entertainment, there were televisions hanged on each coach showing movies. I observed that some of the televisions had technical issues, they were not displaying properly.
If you were unable to prepare breakfast because of time, don’t worry there are foods available for purchase. The foods are rice, moi-moi, meat pie, tea, coffee, soft drinks etc. Midway into the journey; we bought meat pie and soft drink. The meat pie is N300 and it was yummy and worth the amount. I even bought extra for myself.
Food vendor on-board the Abuja to kaduna Train
On board the train, there are medical personals and security men. So there is nothing to be scared or worried about. The train is well secured and safe for all passengers.
The train was not that fast (not a speed train) but the journey from Abuja to Kaduna was really smooth and hitches free. We stopped at Kubwa, Jere, Rijana and finally arrived Rigasa the last station in Kaduna around 9.40am. That means, from Abuja to Kaduna by train is approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. From Rigasa, we took a taxi to Kejuru for the day tour.
Returning
Since we were unable to purchase our return ticket at the Idu station, we left Kejuru Castel early so that we will get to Rigasa on time. We arrived at the train station early enough and we got the first class ticket this time. We passed through the same security process and board. We left Rigasa exactly 6 pm. The first class, to some extent, is better than the economy. There is enough space and if you are lucky, you will get a centre table where you can relax and do your work.
Amadi Inya at Rigasa train station
As a first class passenger, you are free to go to any of the coaches. You can move without hindrance, unlike the economy passengers that are restricted to the economy cabin alone. There is also a mini bar at the first class cabin.
Timetable (schedule)
Monday – Saturday Schedule (Timetable)
ABUJA TO KADUNA (4 trips)
Departure and Arrival time
1st Trip: 7:00 am – 09:15
2nd Trip 9:50 am – 12:01
3rd Trip 14:20 (2:20 pm) – 17:00 (5 Pm)
4th 18:00 (6:00 pm) – 20:20 (8:20 pm)
KADUNA TO ABUJA (4 trips)
Departure and Arrival time
1st Trip: 6:40 am – 08:43 am
2nd Trip: 10:35 am – 13:20
3rd Trip: 14:00 (2 pm) – 16:16
4th Trip: 18:00 (6 pm) – 20:20
Sunday Schedule (Timetable)
ABUJA TO KADUNA (2 trips)
Departure and Arrival time
1st Trip: 12:30 – 15:02 (3:02 pm)
2nd Trip: 17:00 (5 pm) – 19:05 (7:05 pm)
KADUNA TO ABUJA (2 trips)
Departure and Arrival time
1st Trip: 13:00 (1 pm) – 15:06 (3:06 pm)
2nd Trip: 16:00 (4:00 pm) – 18:21 (6:21 pm)
The cost
First class is now N2,500 and N3000 for express
Economy is now N1,300 and N1,500 for express
Getting to the Stations
Idu station, Abuja
The Idu station is located in a remote area. Although, the road leading to the station is in good condition and motorable. There are no commercial vehicles plying the road so you either arrange for a cab to drop or pick you at the station. There are road signs along the road.
Idu Station Abuja
If you cannot afford the high price, you can take a cab and drop at Berger (it’s a very popular place in Abuja) from there, enter a taxi going to Karmo and stop at the last bus stop or tell the driver to stop you where you can get a bike to Idu industrial layout. From there, take a bike to the Idu station. The road from Karmo to Idu is somehow scary and lonely. There are no residential houses along the road. So, be careful.
From Berger to Karmo is 100 while Karmo to Idu with a bike is 200. Plus or minus its less than 500 from Berger (under the bridge) to the train station. A drop will be around 2,000 per way. I strongly recommend you take a cab to the station if you are new because of the route.
Kubwa, Abuja
Rigasa, Kaduna
Either you are coming from Sabo, barnawa etc ( generally called Kaduna South) Kaduna town, you can stop at kano road, there you will get bus going to Rigasa the train station for like #70
With a long list of tourist attractions, Benin City is one city any tourist that wants to explore culture and tradition beyond imagination can visit.
Apart from Air Peace, Arik Air is another airline that serves Benin, Edo State and its environs. Unlike Air Peace, Arik Air has flights from 4 destinations to Benin City.
Arik Air Flights To Benin City From Lagos and Abuja
Locally, Arik Has flights from Benin to Abuja and Lagos and Outside Nigeria, Arik has flights from Benin to Accra, Ghana, Luanda, Angola and Dakar, Senegal all connecting to Lagos before heading to the final destination.
Class of Service
Arik Air has 2 classes of services.
Economy Class
Business Class
The economy class ticket is not refundable while business is refundable. Passengers on Economy are entitled to 20 Kg baggage allowance while the business class is 30kg baggage allowance. Infants are entitled to 10 Kg baggage allowance. Arik Air charges NGN 500 per kg for additional baggage.
Arik Air Flight cost To Benin City
The price or cost of a flight from different destinations to Benin is not specific. The price varies depending on the time, day and class of service you chose.
The Economy class is less expensive compared to the Business class. All the three factors listed affect the price. But to get the exact price, you can contact the airline or a travel agent.
Schedule and Time
The time of flight depends on different destinations. Note that the flight time changes; it changes anytime without prior notice. However, it is advisable you contact the airline or a travel agent to get the exact departure time and flight availability.
Best time to book
The best time to book is now. It is advisable to book at least a week or a few days before departure. Airfare is not 100% predictable, it fluctuates. You can get a cheaper fare too when you book early.
How To Book
There are two ways to book. First is by booking through the airline directly. You can go to Air Peace website and book by yourself or contact the customer care to assist you.
The second method is through a travel agent. All you have to do is to contact a travel agent and let them know your travel plan.
Benin the capital of Edo state has a long history. When we talk about culture and tradition in Africa, Benin City will surely have a place. Benin City has lots of artworks littered in reputable museums around the world.
Air peace has got you covered whenever you want to visit this ancient city. Air peace has a nonstop flight from 2 cities to Benin.
The Air Peace Flights To Benin
Air peace flies from Abuja and Lagos to Benin respectively.
Class of Service
Air Peace Flight to Benin has 3 classes of services.
Economy Class
Economy Flexi and
Business Class
The economy class ticket is not refundable while the Economy Flexi and business are refundable. Passengers on Economy and Economy Flexi are entitled to 20 Kg baggage allowance while the business class is 40kg baggage allowance.
Air Peace charges for excess baggage. Maximum cabin baggage weight is 6kg, with pieces not exceeding 45cm x 33cm x 20cm.
Cost / Price / Fare Of Air Peace Flight To Abuja
The price or cost of a flight from either Lagos or Abuja to Benin is not specific. The price varies depending on the time, day and class of service you chose.
For instance, the economy class is the cheapest followed by the Economy Flexi while the Business Class is the most expensive. Monday may be cheaper than Friday. All the three factors listed affect the price. But to get the exact price, you can contact the airline or a travel agent.
Schedule and Time
Note that the flight time not exact, it changes anytime without prior notice. However, it is advisable you contact the airline or a travel agent to get the exact departure time and flight availability.
Best Time To Book
The best time to book is now. It is advisable to book at least a week or a few days before departure. Airfare is not 100% predictable, it fluctuates.
How To Book
There are two ways to book. First is by booking through the airline directly. You can go to Air Peace website and book by yourself or contact the customer care to assist you.
The second method is through a travel agent. All you have to do is to contact a travel agent and let them know your travel plan.
Air Peace has returned back to Asaba after pulling out of the route for safety reason. Over two years ago, the leading airline in Nigeria, Air Peace, suspended their flight operation due to the runway issue.
As an airline that has safety as a watchword, suspending the operation was the best they can do. Prior to the suspension, Air Peace was operating only Lagos – Asaba – Lagos route. Today, the carrier did not only restart the Lagos – Asaba – Lagos route, but they also added Asaba – Abuja – Asaba to complement the Lagos route.
Air Peace Flights To Asaba
Air Peace currently has flights from 2 destinations to Asaba. The destinations Air Peace flies from to Asaba includes
Abuja
Lagos
Class of Service
Air Peace Flight to Asaba has 3 classes of services.
Economy Class
Economy Flexi and
Business Class
The economy class ticket is not refundable while the Economy Flexi and business are refundable. Passengers on Economy and Economy Flexi are entitled to 20 Kg baggage allowance while the business class is 40kg baggage allowance.
Air Peace charges for excess baggage.
Maximum cabin baggage weight is 6kg, with pieces not exceeding 45cm x 33cm x 20cm.
Cost / Price / Fare Of Air Peace Flight To Abuja
There is no specific amount for Asaba flights. However, the time, day and class of service may affect the price.
The three above will determine the price of a flight to Asaba. For instance, the economy class is the cheapest followed by the Economy Flexi while the Business Class is the most expensive.
Schedule And Time
The time of flight depends on destination.
From Abuja to Asaba time is 11 am while Asaba to Abuja is 9:20 am
From Lagos to Asaba Time is 8:00 am while Asaba To Lagos is 12:30 pm and 3:00 Pm
PS: Note that the time stated above may change anytime and any day without prior notice. However, it is advisable you contact the airline or a travel agent to get the exact departure time and flight availability.
Best time to Book
The best time to book is now. I normally advise passengers to book at least a week or a few days before departure. Flight fare is not 100% predictable, it fluctuates.
How To Book
There are two ways to book. First is by booking through the airline directly. You can go to Air Peace website and book by yourself or contact the customer care to assist you.
The second method is through a travel agent. All you have to do is to contact a travel agent and let them know your travel plan.
With Sagetravels.com, booking your Air Peace ticket to Asaba is not something you should worry about.
Air Peace flight to Abuja, Nigeria is one of the numerous flights that go to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja every day. With the acquisition of 2 Boeing 777, Air Peace has finally cemented itself as the best domestic airline in Nigeria. The airline which started operations a few years ago has gone ahead to be the leading Airline in Nigeria. Air Peace has over 15 flights from different parts of Nigeria and other African countries to Abuja on daily basis.
Air Peace Flights To Abuja
Air Peace currently has flights from 12 destinations to Abuja. The destinations Air Peace flies from to Abuja includes
Air Peace Flight to Abuja has 3 classes of services.
Economy Class
Economy Flexi and
Business Class
The economy class ticket is not refundable while the Economy Flexi and business are refundable. Passengers on Economy and Economy Flexi are entitled to 20 Kg baggage allowance while the business class is 40kg baggage allowance.
Cost / Price / Fare Of Air Peace Flight To Abuja
There is no specific amount for Abuja flights. However, there are 3 determinant factors and there are
Time
Day
Class of service
The three above will determine the price of a flight to Abuja. For instance, the morning flight may be cheaper than the afternoon. Also, the day you choose to travel may affect the price too. The last is a class of service. The economy class is the cheapest followed by the economy Flexi while the business class is the most expensive.
Schedule And Time
The time of flight depends on destination. For instance, Air Peace has 9 flights to Abuja from Lagos alone and the time is from 7 am to 7 pm and sometimes to 8 pm.
From Abuja to Accra, Ghana (International) time is 7 am and it’s only one flight to Accra.
From Asaba to Abuja is by 09:20 am while Abuja to Asaba is by 11 am. Only one flight per day.
From Benin to Abuja is by 12:25 pm while Abuja to Benin is by 10 am. Only one flight per day.
From Calabar to Abuja is by 12:40 while Abuja to Calabar is by 15:10 pm. Only one flight per day.
From Enugu to Abuja is by 2:00 pm and 2:50 while Abuja to Enugu is by 12:30 and 15:30 pm.
From Kano to Abuja is by 10:40 am while Abuja to Kano is by 09:55 am. Only one flight per day.
Lagos flies from Morning till Evening.
Monrovia.
Air Peace has 2 to 3 flights from Abuja to Owerri daily.
From Port Harcourt to Abuja is by 15:00 while Abuja to Port Harcourt is by 12:10 and 16:30.
Uyo has only one flight from Abuja to Uyo and the time is 09:30 am and 11:40 am.
Yola. There is also one flight from Abuja to Yola and the time is 10:20 and 15:10
PS: Note that the time stated above may change anytime and any day without prior notice. However, it is advisable you contact the airline or a travel agent to get the exact departure time and flight availability.
Air Peace Baggage Allowance and Limitations
Air Peace offers various baggage allowances for passengers: Business class passengers – a maximum of 40kg Economy class passengers – a maximum of 20kg Infants are allowed 10kg
Air Peace charges for excess baggage. Maximum cabin baggage weight is 6kg, with pieces not exceeding 45cm x 33cm x 20cm.
Best Time To Book
The best time to book is now. I normally advise passengers to book at least a week or a few days before departure. Flight fare is not 100% predictable, it fluctuates.
How To Book
There are two ways to book. First is by booking through the airline directly. You can go to Air Peace website and book by yourself or contact the customer care to assist you.
The second method is through a travel agent. All you have to do is to contact a travel agent and let them know your travel plan.
With Sagetravels.com, booking your Air Peace ticket to Abuja is not something you should worry about.
Fill in your destination (departure and arrival city e.g. Abuja and Lagos), travel date and select the number of passengers. Enter voucher code (if any).
Step Three:
Select an option (departure time) from the list of available flights and then click next.
Air Azman Cheap Flight to Lagos and Abuja
Step four:
Enter your personal details (Name, email address and phone number) on the “Passengers Details” page.
Air Azman Personal Details page
Step Five:
Select your method of payment and make payment.
Congratulations, you have just booked the cheapest domestic flight in Nigeria.
Things To Note:
As at the time of publishing this article, the 19,500 is still available and may change anytime without prior notice.
Air Azman has 3 flights between Abuja and Lagos daily
Air Azman departure time is 9 am, 3:00 pm and 5:00 Pm (the time may change anytime)
Use active email address and phone number when entering your personal details.
After booking, check your email and print your ticket.
Make sure you arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before departure.
I decided to write this in order to beat down your expectations. The moment we Nigerians hear about the train, lots of things will be running through our mind. Some will start comparing it to the type they saw in one American movie.
Ohhh! Hope it’s fast and secured. What about the cost, security nko. Toor, I don’t want to go there and I will not see anybody. This and more are some of the questions people ask.
Below are some of the things you need to know about the Abuja metro light rail
The train does not look new and hey it’s not a high-speed train. It takes 20 minutes to move from the Abuja metro station (central Area) to Idu station and another 20 minutes to move from Idu station to the airport station.
It will observe 5 minutes dwelling time at the Idu station before going to the airport or to the metro station. That means it takes 45 minutes to move from the central area (Metro station) to the airport. If the distance is 30km, calculate the speed of the train using the time stated above. ***Wink.
Please note that there is no restroom/lavatory on board the train, so mind what you eat and make sure you eat light else it’s gonna be a hell damn ride for you. Hope you grab.
Hooks to hold hands in the Abuja metro train
For latecomers, the train cabin was designed in such a way that it has hooks for you to hold your hand and stand all through your journey. What I am trying to say is this, there is a provision for passengers to stand and don’t mind there is a place for you to hold your hand and enjoy/suffer all through the journey.
You can only buy a one-way ticket. Unlike the airline, there is no provision for passengers to buy a return ticket. The reason is what I don’t know. So, passengers have to buy their tickets separately.
For now, you cannot buy the ticket online.
All passengers are expected to be at the stations 30 minutes before departure. Ticket counters close 5 minutes before departure. There is no African time.
There is a standby taxi waiting at the metro station that will convey passengers from the metro station to area one, Wuse through secretariat and Berger.
I saw another side of Abuja. The train rail passed through the villages in Abuja. The only beautiful house along the track is the newly commissioned Economic and financial crime commission (EFCC) headquarters. Every other ones are thatch houses.
I joined the second train for the day from Abuja metro station to the Airport. The Abuja Metro station is located at the Central area (473 Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, Abuja) might be a bit difficult to locate for first timers; the popular landmark close to the metro station is the Churchgate.
I took a taxi from Transcop Hilton to the metro station. As I said earlier, the metro station is not all that popular, so I had to direct the taxi driver that took me on the routes to follow until we got there.
Abuja Metro Light Train coming to the Metro station from Idu Station
At The Terminal (The Metro Station)
I arrived at the Abuja Metro Station a few minutes before departure and went straight to the ticketing area to get my ticket. The ticketing area is relatively different from that of Abuja – Kaduna line. The metro station is a one-storey building painted in ash colour with the Abuja Metro station boldly written in front of the building. Passengers have to pass through the security scanner before proceeding to the ticket counter for their tickets.
POS Machine at the Abuja Metro Station
There are two methods of payment at the station. First is by cash. All you have to do is walk to the ticket sales representatives, tell them your destination, hand over the cash and they will print your ticket for you. The second method is via a POS machine. If you want to pay via the POS machine, you have to insert your ATM card, select your destination, and click pay. The machine will print your ticket immediately.
After getting my ticket, I joined other passengers to seat in the waiting seats in the ticketing area. There are seats for the general public and also for the VIPs.
VIP waiting section at the Abuja Metro Station
There is a restaurant at the terminal where passengers can have their meal. Though I don’t know the kinds of foods the offer, from the look of things, I guess the will have a good menu. So if you missed your Breakfast or Lunch, don’t worry, you can have a good meal at the metro station.
The Boarding
We were called to board 10 minutes before departure time and we had to queue for ticket confirmation. All passengers presented their tickets for checking and confirmation before boarding.
On Board The Train
The moment the ticket checker confirmed my ticket, she allowed me to move to the train. I moved in immediately and sat down. On board the train, I noticed there was no cabin attendant, no lavatory and there was no security on board. The seats are arranged in linear form and there is a provision for standing. That means if you are not lucky to get a seat on time, you will stand for 40 minutes if you are going to the airport and 20 minutes if you are going to Idu station. That’s a long ride friend.
Passengers aboard the Abuja Metro train
Just a few minutes past 20:30 we departed the Abuja Metro station. After 20 minutes, the train stopped at Idu station before going to the airport. Idu is just like the train hub. That is, all train coming to Abuja, will stop at Idu first before moving to other stations.
We had five minutes of dwelling time at the Idu station. During the dwelling time, some passengers alighted at the station while others joined us to the airport. Then, we moved for another 20 minutes ride to the airport where we all disembarked from the train.
Amadi Inya on-board the Abuja metro light train
At The Airport Station
The moment the train stopped at the airport, all the passengers on board the train alighted. Those that want to return with the train went to the airport ticket counter for their tickets.
Ticket Prices
The price varies according to destinations, age and physical condition. From the Metro station to and from the Airport is NGN 1,000 for adults while children and physically challenged passengers is NGN 700.
From the Metro station to and from the Idu station is NGN 500 for adults while children and physically challenged passengers are NGN 300.
Abuja Metro Light Rail ticket
Also, adults will pay NGN 500 from Idu Station to Airport while children and physically challenged passengers will pay NGN 300 same is applicable for passengers from Airport Station to Idu Station.
Time Table
See photo below
Abuja Metro Light Rail timetable
Direction
Direction to the Metro Station from different places. There are several ways of getting to the metro station.
From Zuba, Kubwa, Bwari, Dutse, and Mpape
For those coming from Zuba, Kubwa, Bwari, Dutse, and Mpape enter a cab/taxi going to Wuse market. When you get to Wuse market, enter Area one cab and tell the driver to stop you at Churchgate before National Defense Headquarters (ship house). The Abuja metro station is behind the Churchgate building.
Or
Stop at secretariat road before area one junction and enter taxi going to the secretariat and stop at the church gate. If you want, you can stop at area one and enter Wuse taxi and stop at Churchgate.
From Maraba, Nyaya, and others
For those coming from the above-mentioned areas, stop at NNPC towers junction. Enter another cab going to area one and stop at the same Churchgate.
Passengers aboard the Abuja Metro train
From Kuje, Abaji, and Lugbe
Get a cab going to the secretariat and stop at the Churchgate. If you cannot get secretariat, enter Area one cab. When you get there, enter Wuse market cab and stop at the Churchgate.
From Apo, Gudu, Area One etc.
Those from Apo, Gudu stop at area one and enter a cab going to Wuse market and stop at the Churchgate.
Why Churchgate?
Churchgate is a popular landmark that is very close to the Abuja metro station. Secondly, almost all the drivers know the Churchgate building.
Abuja light train exceeded carrying capacity as Abuja residents trooped out en masse to enjoy the Abuja light train free ride. Maybe because it was the last day for the free ride, different people from infant to adult where at the Abuja Metro station to enjoy the train ride.
The free train ride ended on August 10, 2018. The commercial services resumed fully on 13th August 2018. The Federal Capital Territory Administration has already fixed price for the train ride.
Passengers queue to confirm ticket before boarding
The price varies according to destination and age. From the Metro station to and from the Airport is NGN 1,000 for adults while children and physically challenged passengers is NGN 700.
Also, adults will pay NGN 500 from Idu Station to Airport while children and physically challenged passengers will pay NGN 300 same is applicable for passengers from Airport Station to Idu Station.
More Photos
Overcrowded Abuja TrainThe massive crowd waiting to buy a ticketChildren sitting on the floor of the train
After 11 years of construction, the Mohamadu Buhari led administration finally commissioned the Abuja light rail which was initiated by the previous administrations. The Abuja light rail entered the history book yesterday as the first of its kind in West Africa.
The commissioning by the Nigerian president marked the beginning of operation of the world-class light rail in the Nigeria capital city. It will also reduce the traffic jam on the major roads as most people may decide to take the light rail instead of the normal buses and cabs.
The Abuja Light Rail Control center
The Abuja light rail will definitely boost the capital city economy according to the federal capital territory minister, Mohammed Bello and also form part of the states tourist attraction.
The Abuja Light Rail Stations
The Abuja Light rail which was financed by China Export-Import (Exim) Bank and the FCT administration linked 13 communities with 12 stations.
Abuja Mono Rail Metro Station
The stations are –
Abuja Metro
Stadium
Kukwaba 1
Kukwaba 2
Wupa
Idu
Bassanjiwa
Airport
Gwagwa
Dei-Dei
Kagini and
Gbazango.
Reacting, President Muhamadu Buhari reassured Nigerians that his government is committed to providing a standard rail system in Nigeria. The Nigeria President, Muhamadu Buhari who tweeted immediately after commissioning the Abuja Light rail thanked Nigerians for their support.
The FCT Minister, Mohammed Bello Explain the Abuja Light Rail as The President Mohamadu Buhari, Mallam el Rufai and Other dignitaries look on
This morning I formally commissioned the Abuja Light Rail System. The completion of this very important project is a dream come true, and clearly demonstrates our administration’s commitment to the realization of critical infrastructural projects. #AbujaMetro
The Abuja Light Rail System is further evidence that we are a government that delivers on its promises. A modern rail service will greatly boost the FCT economy and enhance social life. #AbujaMetro
Our commitment to the vision for a modern, integrated rail system for Nigeria is total. The 2nd phase of the Abuja Light Rail will connect more parts of the city, while our standard-gauge National Rail is also taking shape, with the Lagos-Ibadan leg currently under construction.
The 45.245km standard gauge rail line will run between the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and Abuja Metro Station. The Abuja Light rail commissioning attracted top government officials led by the Nigeria president, President Mohammad Buhari, GCFR. The tops Government officials that attended are Secretary to the federal government Boss Gida Mustapha, Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad el Rufai, Transportation minister, Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Muhammed.
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President Buhari tour inside Abuja Light rail control railPresident Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam el Rufai, FCT minister Mohammed Bello, Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi and other dignitaries tour Inside the Abuja monorail control centerNigeria President Muhamadu Buhari commissioning Abuja City Monorail as Fct Minister and Kaduna state governor look onPresident Buhari, Secretary to the federal government Boss Gida Mustapha, Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad el Rufai, Transportation minister, Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Muhammed and Others interaction on transitCabin attendant attending to president Muhammadu Buhari and others on transit as they tour the Abuja Light rail from Airport to The Metro Station
In just a few days after installing CCTV cameras at the airport, many passengers are now relying on the CCTV for their missing luggage. Last week a Facebook user, Dayo Adedayo narrated how he lost his bag and went to the security unit where the CCTV reviewed how his bag was picked up by a Chinese group.
Not long after that, a couple was unable to leave Nigeria for their emergency medical trip to the United State of America because of their mysterious missing passport. Mrs Tourism United Nations World, Ebele Enemchukwu shared this on her Facebook timeline. The couple also relied on the CCTV camera to fish out the perpetrator.
Extract from the CCTV footage
The first picture from the CCTV Footage showed the passport, the actual owner of the passports and the lady that took the passport.
CCTV Footage showing the passport, the owner of the passport and the lady that took the passport
The second picture showed a man asking the lady that took the passport if the passport is her own.
A man asking the lady that took the passport if the passport is her own
The third picture showed when another passenger was saying the passport belongs to the passengers over there while the lady that took the passport was looking back.
A man pointing at the actual owners of the passport while the Lady looked back
The fourth picture showed when the lady came back, took the passports that are not her own while the man that looks like her husband wait for her.
The lady took the passport while the man that looks like her husband wait for her
The next picture showed when she took the passport and looked at the passport. I guess she saw that it is not her own. The question is why did she take the passport when she has confirmed that the passports are not her own.
The next picture reviewed where the real owners of the passport were while the lady walks away with passports with boarding passes that is not her own.
The owners of the passport pictured at the counter while the lady left with her passport
The owner of the passports came back to take her passport but could not find it.
The owner of the passport came back to check take her passport
The footage reviewed how the owner of the passport was looking lost and could not pinpoint how her passport got missing.
the owners of the passport pictured at the counter while the lady left with her passport
What she said
MISSING INTERNATIONAL PASSPORTS AND A MEDICAL EMERGENCY!!!!!
Three days ago (June 29, 2018), our family friends (husband and wife) got checked into British Airways, en route to USA through London Heathrow for the husband’s medical checkup and were at the boarding gate at 7:30am waiting to board the aircraft at the departure lounge of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja when their passports disappeared ‘mysteriously’. Thankfully, CCTV footage revealed that a female passenger who was travelling with a man suspected to be her husband took them 😮. Reasons for this are still unclear. What is clear however is that the woman picked up 3 passports which had 2 boarding passes in them, looked at them, confirmed they weren’t hers, but took them anyway. Abuja Airport security and BA staff notified UK security immediately, and announcements were made on board. The case has been formally reported to the Abuja International Airport DPO.
As we speak, July 2, 2018, both husband and wife have been deprived of their medical leave by this act of …….??? For now, all that is needed is for the lady to be identified. Hopefully, she took them with the intention of returning them. Or what use is a person’s passport to another? Beats me! Wonders shall indeed never end. Please let’s be extra careful at Airports and other public places. Please feel free to share this post. If you know something that might help, please share. Thanks and God bless you. Ebele Enemchukwu.
One of Linda Ikejis blog reader who witnessed the event said he saw the couple looking as if they were mad. He also said it was announced onboard calling on the perpetrators to return the missing passport.
My family was on that flight we were almost the last to board and saw them frantically looking for the passports and boarding passes. We all thought the lady was crazy. They announced a few times on the flight for anyone who mistakenly took the passports. So sad I thought they made the flight …the man looked ill …sad…why would she do that???
As at the time of posting this report, nothing has been said concerning the missing passport. Though, the security agents both here in Nigeria and abroad are working to fish out the lady and the man that involved in this act.
PS: Sage traveller, be extra careful at the airport. Travel light and make sure all your baggage are with you at all time. At the airport, everyone is a suspect.
Have you misplaced any of your property before at the airport? If yes how did you find it?
The minister for Information, Culture and Tourism Alhaji Lai Mohammed, led the United Nation World Tourism organization General Secretary Mr Zurab Pololikashvili and his team on a courtesy visit to the Nigerian President yesterday.
In his remark, the UNWTO General Secretary Mr Zurab Pololikashvili stresses the need to bridge the gap between private and public sectors in order to grow tourism. He also noted that his target as the Secretary-General of UNWTO is to meet all the needs of the member states and also to create a better tourism job, progress tourism education and encourage innovations.
Nigerian President Meets with Lai Mohammed and United Nation World Tourism Organization General Secretary Mr Zurab Pololikashvili at The State House. (from L to R – General Secretary Mr Zurab Pololikashvili, Nigeria president, and Lai Mohammed) Photo: @NGRPresident
Thank you for your warm welcome & support, we need to build tight links between public and private sectors for tourism to transform growth across the continent & for the benefit of its people – Mr Zurab Pololikashvili
The UNWTO General Secretary Mr Zurab Pololikashvili also thanked the Nigeria president for his support for tourism sustainability and economic diversification.
Thank you @MBuhari for your hospitality and supporting tourism for sustainability, economic diversification and resilience.
The Nigeria President who was represented during the opening ceremony by the Secretary to the Federal Government, Boss Mustapha said that Nigeria has lots of tourism potentials and investment. He also said that tourism is on his economic diversification agenda.
President Buhari exchanges pleasantries with UN World Tourism Organization, Executive director Zhu Shanzhong during a courtesy visit to the state house, Abuja. Photo: @NGRPresident
Nigeria is currently hosting the United Nation World Tourism Organization Commission For Africa (CAF) 61st conference at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The conference attracted 18 Tourism ministers and 36 delegates from different countries and numerous participants from Nigeria and other parts of the world.
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From second left UN World Tourism Organization, Executive director Zhu Shanzhong, UN World Tourism Organization, Executive director Zhu Shanzhong, Nigeria president, Muhammadu Buhari, Minister for information, Culture and Tourism, Chief of state, Photo: NGRPresidentNigerian President Meets with Lai Mohammed and UNWTO general secretary at The Aso Rock Photo: @NGRPresident
