Tinubu Inaugurates Lagos Red Line Rail Mass Transit Project
Written by Deborah Oyinloye on March 1, 2024
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially launched the inaugural phase of the Red Line Rail Mass Transit project in Lagos State on Thursday, March 29th 2024. The ceremony, held at the Ikeja Mega Station and presided over by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was attended by several dignitaries, including governors, former governors, diplomats, and prominent industrialists.
The Red Rail Line spans 37 kilometres with 13 stations, strategically integrating key bus terminals across Lagos, including Oyingbo, Yaba, Oshodi, Ikeja, Ebute Metta, Iju, and Iddo, with direct connections to the international and domestic wings of the Murtala Muhammed Airport.
With a projected capacity to transport 1.1 million passengers daily upon full operation, the Red Line is poised to revolutionize public transportation in Lagos, offering commuters a convenient and efficient mode of travel.
Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized the project’s transformative impact, stating, “Embarking on the Lagos Mass Rail Transit (LMRT) project is more than just enhancing transit; it’s about weaving the fabric of our city into a tighter, more connected community. Every track laid, every station built, brings us closer to a Lagos where distance no longer dictates destiny.”
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
He further highlighted the project’s role in fostering opportunities, growth, and a sustainable future for Lagos, affirming, “The LMRT project is a beacon of progress, illuminating the path to a future where our city moves smoother, faster, and more efficiently.”
The commissioning of the Red Line Rail Mass Transit project marks a significant milestone in Lagos’s journey towards modernizing its transportation infrastructure and facilitating socio-economic development across the state.
Author: Deborah Oyinloye
With an interest in media, Deborah aims to impart the lives of people positively.
