According to News Agency of Nigeria, Dr. Opeifa visited the accident site on August 27 to oversee the recovery operations alongside NRC recovery engineers. During the operation, the recovery team managed to retrieve one of the derailed passenger coaches in addition to the locomotive that had been recovered on the day of the incident.

Dr. Opeifa praised the engineers for their professionalism and quick response in handling the situation. He also expressed gratitude to the security agencies present at the site for ensuring that the recovery process was conducted smoothly and safely. He acknowledged the media’s role as a valuable partner, thanking them for their continuous support during this challenging period.

He emphasized the importance of providing credible and factual information to help Nigerians understand the situation and the progress being made. Dr. Opeifa reassured passengers and the public that all necessary measures are being taken to restore train operations promptly, emphasizing that passenger safety and service reliability remain the corporation’s top priorities.