The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government’s Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) to commence exploratory work on the 68-kilometer Green Line rail project, which will connect Marina to the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
Announcing the development, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, described the project as a major step forward in improving the state’s transportation infrastructure.
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“This landmark project will improve connectivity, ease movement, and boost economic activities between critical areas in Lagos,” Omotoso stated.
As part of its 2025 budget, the Federal Government has allocated N175.84 billion to key national priorities, including infrastructure development. Of this, N146.14 billion has been earmarked as counterpart funding for the Lagos Green Line Metro Rail project.
The 68-kilometer rail network will link major parts of Lagos, including Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ajah, offering a reliable transportation alternative for residents and businesses in the area.
Highlighting the administration’s commitment to infrastructure growth, Omotoso noted that Lagos had completed 36 road projects in 2024, including bridges, link roads, and pedestrian infrastructure.
“We have also embarked on over 51 other road projects at various stages of development across all five divisions of the state,” he said.
Some of these projects include the Arowojobe Link Bridge in Mende, Maryland, the Platinum Road in Igbokusu, and the Babafemi Dada Bridge in Yinka Folarin.
On the state’s Bus Reform Initiative (BRI), Omotoso provided updates on new BRT terminals and supporting transport infrastructure.
“The Abule Egba and Iyana Ipaja Bus Terminals are progressing well, while the Ajah Bus Terminals and Depots are nearing completion. Additionally, significant work is being done on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, with the Doyin Orile to Mile 2 section under active development,” he explained.
He further noted a major milestone achieved in 2024—the completion and commissioning of the first phase of the Red Line rail project, a 27-kilometer stretch from Agbado in Ogun State to Oyingbo in Lagos.
“This rail line, which began passenger operations on October 15, 2024, is expected to serve 500,000 passengers daily,” Omotoso said.
The Red Line project features eight strategically located stations, four vehicular overpasses, and three pedestrian bridges, seamlessly integrating with key transit hubs such as Ikeja, Oshodi, and Yaba.
Omotoso also confirmed that work has commenced on the second phase of the Blue Line, extending it from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko.
“Our vision is to integrate the Red Line with the Blue Line, creating a robust rail network that serves the growing population of Lagos and supports economic development.”
