President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially opened the Red Line Rail Mass Transit project in Lagos State on Thursday.
Upon arrival, the President was greeted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his wife Ibijoke, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hazmat, state commissioners, and aides at the inauguration of the red line train project.
Tinubu was also welcomed by Governors Usman Ododo (Kogi), Abiodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), former Lagos Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, and other dignitaries.
The Red Rail Line spans 37 km with 13 stations, connecting key bus terminals at Oyingbo, Yaba, Oshodi, Ikeja, Ebute Metta, Iju, and Iddo, with a link to the international and domestic wings of the Murtala Muhammed Airport. Once fully operational, the train can transport 1.1 million people daily.
In a statement on Thursday morning, Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized that the project’s commissioning is not just about enhancing the city’s mobility but also about transforming the urban landscape and setting a new standard for development. By linking crucial points across Lagos, his administration aims to create opportunities, foster growth, and build a sustainable future.
He wrote: “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 Lagos, where distance no longer dictates destiny.
“The LMRT project is a beacon of progress, illuminating the path to a future where our city moves smoother, faster, and more efficiently. It’s not just about the journey from point A to B, but about how each journey brings us together, making Lagos not just a place to live, but a place to thrive.”
