The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it has strengthened its partnership with the Nigerian Army Operation Enduring Peace (OEP) Command, Jos, to enhance the security of critical rail infrastructure in the North-Central and North-East regions.

This is contained in a statement on Friday by Sefrem Felix, NRC’s public relations officer for the North-Central and North-Eastern districts.

She said the corporation reiterated its commitment to closer collaboration with security agencies to secure rail infrastructure during a visit by Maj.-Gen. Folusho Oyinlola, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division, and commander of the Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP).

Ms Felix said the November 18 visit was part of a broader effort to deepen interagency collaboration with the military to protect railway tracks, installations, and materials from vandalism.

She highlighted that such synergy would strengthen cooperation between NRC security units and OEP personnel for joint operations, enhance surveillance of high-risk corridors, and improve rapid-response mechanisms to tackle emerging threats.

The spokesperson said the corporation also sought OEP’s support in retrieving and safeguarding railway materials located within its operational zones.

“The delegation stressed that securing railway assets is vital to ensuring uninterrupted operations, public safety, and the corporation’s long-term infrastructural development plans,” Ms Felix said.

Mr Oyinlola, represented by Col. Senlong Sule, expressed OEP’s readiness to partner with the NRC, noting that protecting national infrastructure remained a top security priority.

According to Mr Oyinlola, the command will support efforts to curb vandalism and maintain a safe environment for railway activities.

He said the renewed collaboration would further strengthen security presence along vulnerable routes and enhance the overall protection of Nigeria’s expanding railway infrastructure.

(NAN)