Senators push for inclusion of Eastern rail lines in 2018 capital projects
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Sen. Victor Umeh, Anambra Central District, has moved a motion at the Nigerian Senate urging Federal Government to include the Eastern rail lines in its ongoing rail standardization programme.
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