Ministry of Transportation (Nigeria)

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Federal Ministry of Transportation
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Agency overview
Jurisdiction Flag of Nigeria.svg Federal Republic of Nigeria
HeadquartersBukar Dipcharima House, Central Business District, Abuja
Annual budget 167.29 billion (2024) [1]
Minister responsible
Agency executive
Website transportation.gov.ng

The Ministry of Transportation is a branch of the federal government of Nigeria responsible for watching the movement of people and goods across the country. Sa'idu Ahmed Alkali is the Minister of Transportation. [2] The ministry oversees road vehicles, aviation, and rail transport. [3] [4]

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References

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  3. "Ministry of Transportation as a metaphor for why dev't eludes Nigeria". Vanguard News. 2020-02-10. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
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