A coalition under the aegis of United Nigeria Youths in Diaspora has called for the immediate removal of the Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, citing his alleged failure to contribute meaningfully to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
In a statement signed by its coordinator, Joel Amos, and co-signed by Johannah Adamu, the group expressed deep disappointment over what they described as the Minister’s “underwhelming leadership” and the worsening state of the transport sector under his watch.
According to the statement, “The transportation system has become a nightmare for ordinary Nigerians, with soaring fares going unchecked and transportation conditions deteriorating. Roadworthiness of vehicles is now a growing concern, yet nothing is being done.”
The group further lamented the state of the railway system, accusing the ministry of spending huge sums of taxpayer money without tangible results. “The rail sector is in disarray. While funds continue to be spent, Nigerians have seen no corresponding improvement,” the group said.
They questioned why a key ministry continues to operate without positively impacting citizens, especially at a time when other nations are modernizing their transport infrastructure.
Highlighting the transportation challenges faced daily by Abuja residents, the group suggested that a metro rail system could help ease movement within the city. “Why hasn’t the ministry considered developing metro train routes—Suleja to Berger, Mararaba to Berger, Abaji to Berger—as a solution to the hardship people face?” they asked.
The group concluded by urging President Tinubu to take urgent action by removing Minister Alkali and appointing a more visionary and development-focused leader to drive progress in the sector.