APC Professionals Council has congratulated Dr. Kayode Opeifa on his well-deserved appointment as the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, saying he is a square peg in a square hole.
The Council says the appointment by President Bola Tinubu is a positive step that will position the nation’s railway system to benefit from Dr. Opeifa’s wealth of expertise as a seasoned professional.
In a congratulatory message on Wednesday, the National Director General of APC Professionals Council, Dr. Seyi Bamigbade said Dr. Opeifa, a former Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State played a pivotal role in transforming the city’s transport sector, leading to a paradigm shift in the way Lagos operates as a mega city.
Dr. Bamigbade described him as a forward-thinking administrator whose initiative in public transportation were instrumental in improving Lagos mobility and traffic management.
He said, “I’m delighted with the appointment of a dexterous administrator, Dr. Opeifa to head the NRC. He has a distinguished career in public transportation.
“It is on the account of his track record that former President Muhammadu Buhari appointed him as the Transport Secretary for the Federal Capital Territory, where he continued to demonstrate his wealth of knowledge and competence in the transportation sector, ensuring a smooth and efficient system.
“Dr. Opeifa’s deep understanding of transportation systems, particularly railways, is unmatched. His new role at the helm of the Nigeria Railway Corporation promises a brighter future for the country’s railway system”, he said.
