I, Hon. Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), extend my heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Kayode Opeifa on his well-deserved appointment as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).
Dr. Opeifa’s decades of exemplary service and dedication to the transport sector, both in Lagos State and at the national level, are testaments to his unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence. As a two-time Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State and a former Secretary for Transportation in the Federal Capital Territory, your visionary leadership contributed immensely to transforming the transportation landscape, fostering efficiency and improving the quality of life for countless Nigerians. Your contributions to Abuja’s transportation system further cemented your legacy as a reformer and a trusted technocrat.

I commend His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his foresight in appointing a seasoned professional and an outstanding leader like Dr. Opeifa to helm the NRC. This decision exemplifies the Renewed Hope Agenda’s ethos of placing round pegs in round holes, ensuring that critical sectors are steered by individuals with the requisite expertise, passion and track record to deliver transformational results.
I have no doubt that under your stewardship, the Nigerian Railway Corporation will witness remarkable progress, aligning seamlessly with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President.

I am persuaded that your vast experience and dedication will undoubtedly revamp and modernize the railway system, making it a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic and infrastructural development.
Once again, please accept my congratulations, sir.
May your tenure be marked by ground-breaking achievements and enduring legacies.
Yours sincerely,
Hon. Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD)
Secretary to the Local Government, Ikeja
Chairman, Scribe 57, Lagos State
