Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of Lagos State, has thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for giving the approval for the Phase 1A of the Lagos Green Line Rail Project.
Sanwo-Olu described the projects as a “significant milestone” for the Southwestern State.
The Lagos Green Line will stretch “68 km approximately” and will connect Marina to the Lekki Free Trade Zone; it will be built to serve “up to 500,000” passenger on daily basis, and as time progresses, the capacity is expected to rise to “about one million”, the Governor said.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said: “This project is a significant milestone for our state. The Green Line will span approximately 68 kilometres, linking Marina to the Lekki Free Trade Zone, with about 17 stations serving key locations including Victoria Island, Ajah, and the wider Lekki corridor.
“It will serve up to 500,000 passengers daily at inception with the capacity to increase to about one million over time.”
The Governor said, the project shows the State’s commitment to enhancing movement, as well as, bolstering the quality of life for the people of Lagos.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said: “With the ability to move up to 35,000 passengers per hour in each direction, the line will reduce travel time and relieve pressure on our road network.
“This project reflects our commitment to improving mobility, supporting economic growth, and enhancing the quality of life for Lagosians.”
