Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stated that the commissioning of the Lagos Red Line project is about more than simply improving the city’s mobility; it is also about altering the urban landscape and accelerating growth.
In a brief statement on X (previously Twitter), the Lagos State governor stated that by connecting crucial sites around Lagos, “we’re opening doors to opportunities, growth, and a sustainable future.”
The governor tested the Lagos Red Line on Saturday in preparation for President Bola Tinubu’s commissioning of the project today.
He went on to say that the LMRT Red Line’s commissioning is more than just a project, but “a generational leap for our city”.
The Red Line is a 37 km rail line integrating key bus terminals at Oyingbo, Yaba, Oshodi, Ikeja, and Iju.
“This launch is a testament to what we can achieve when we dream big and work together. The LMRT Red Line is a cornerstone in our journey to make Lagos a global model city for urban excellence.
“Let’s ride into a brighter, more connected future together,” the governor charged Lagosians and all Nigerians who live and do business within the Lagos metropolis.
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… pic.twitter.com/WOVSBriLyy
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) February 29, 2024