The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation(NRC) Dr Kayode Opeifa has congratulated Women in the Rail (WIR) on the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day.
Opeifa who saluted the women for their industry, their zeal and passion for the nation’s critical transportation sector said his administration will continue to celebrate their contributions to the railway development in the country.
He said: “We celebrate the women who have chosen a career in this critical sector, in whatever capacity, either as janitors, administrative staff or engineers for their contributions, and passion for the growth of the industry.
“On the occasion of this international Women’s Day, we celebrate all women in Nigeria, particularly in the railway system for their commitment to continue to see to the development of the industry.”
Opeifa reiterated the commitment of the corporation to the welfare of the teeming workers, especially the women, even as he said everything possible would be done to continue to advance their cause.
The Managing Director asked them to continue to dedicate themselves to their various assignments and to work towards the growth and development of the railway industry in the country.
On his part, he pledged the commitment of the corporation to continue to advance the cause of women and work towards their overall development.
