NICCI Commends Milestone as Traxport Rail Services Secures Rail Operating Licence

The Nigerian Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) has congratulated its Board of Directors’ Vice Chairman, Mr. Emeka Ndu, following the significant milestone achieved by his company, Traxport Rail Services Limited, which has been granted a provisional rail operating licence in Nigeria.This development marks a major step forward in the ongoing efforts to revitalise Nigeria’s rail transportation sector and strengthen the country’s logistics and supply chain infrastructure.

Traxport Rail Services, positioned as a dedicated freight rail operator, is focused on connecting the southern port city of Lagos to the northern industrial hub of Kano one of Nigeria’s most critical economic corridors through efficient, reliable, and sustainable rail solutions.

For NICCI, this milestone is particularly noteworthy, not only because of its national significance but also due to the leadership role played by Mr. Ndu within both the Chamber and the broader business ecosystem. A seasoned professional and respected industry figure,

Mr. Ndu brings decades of experience spanning finance, leasing, and capital markets, having previously played key roles in leading Nigerian corporate institutions.Under his guidance as Chairman of Traxport Rail Services, the company has continued to demonstrate strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and infrastructure development. Its operational model focused on moving industrial goods, agricultural produce, and containerised cargo via rail offers a viable alternative to road transport, with the potential to reduce congestion, lower costs, and improve overall efficiency in goods movement across Nigeria.NICCI views this achievement as a reflection of the growing role of private sector leadership in advancing Nigeria’s economic development priorities.

The Chamber recognises that investments in rail infrastructure are critical to unlocking trade, enhancing regional connectivity, and supporting industrial growth key pillars that align with NICCI’s broader mandate of promoting bilateral trade and investment.Speaking from a position of institutional support, NICCI Management notes that Mr. Ndu’s contribution to the Chamber has been marked by strategic insight, strong governance, and an unwavering commitment to fostering business linkages that drive real economic value. His role within NICCI continues to strengthen the Chamber’s engagement with infrastructure, logistics, and international trade stakeholders.

The granting of this operating licence to Traxport Rail Services therefore represents more than a corporate milestone it is a positive signal of progress within Nigeria’s transport and logistics ecosystem, and a testament to the impact of visionary leadership within the private sector.

NICCI remains confident that this development will further catalyse opportunities for trade expansion, investment collaboration, and sustainable economic growth, while also reinforcing the importance of public-private partnerships in national development.