Tinubu Launches The Lagos Red Line Train Initiative [PHOTOS]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor 

The Lagos Mass Rail Transit (LMRT) red line train project was formally put into service on Thursday by President Bola Tinubu.

The first phase of the project extends from Agbado in Ogun State to the Oyingbo axis in Lagos State. Agbado, Iju, Agege, Ikeja, Oshodi, Mushin, Yaba, and Oyingbo are the eight stations along the 37-kilometer rail line.

In his speech, Mr. Tinubu gave his assurance that Nigeria's economic woes would end and that there was hope.

“I speak to Nigerians through this podium that change is possible. We cannot afford to relax. We will grow the economy; we will free ourselves from the penury.

“I'm assuring you that Nigeria will be out of economic proksimens; we just need to persevere and work hard,” he said.

In order to achieve all-around development throughout the nation, Mr. Tinubu urged Sa'id Alkali, the Minister of Transportation, who was in attendance, to work with other ministries at the sub-national level.

However, he issued a warning to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) not to hold strikes during the first nine months of his government.

“The Labour union should understand that no matter how much we cling to our freedom and rights, to call for strike within nine months of an administration is unacceptable. If you want to participate in the electoral process, wait until 2027; if not, maintain peace. You are not the only voice of Nigerians,” he said.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, had earlier in his speech praised the president for his unwavering support of the state.

Sanwo-Olu, the governor, reaffirmed the administration's goal of advancing growth in the state's transportation industry.

“For the first time in the history of Lagos, we have an integrated transportation system, comprising the road, which is the BRT that we are using, the rail, which is the rail mass transit programme, and the waterways, through the state ferries,” he said.

The state's intentions to extend the Lagos Mass Rail Transit (LMRT) train project were alluded to by the governor.

“There are a total of 6 lines that we have on our Lagos rail mass transit system when fully developed. We have started preliminary works on the next rail projects the green line and the purple line.

“The green line is a 71. 4 km rail from Marina to Lekki free trade zone, while the Purple line is a 54.3 km rail from Ojo close to Lasu into Mowe, Ogun State,” the governor said.

Mr. Tinubu and Governor Sanwo-Olu were present when the contract for Phase 2 of the LMRT red line train project (Oyingbo to Marina) was signed.

A resident who was present, Olatunde Owoeye, praised the state government for the initiative and emphasized that the blue and red rail lines will make life easier for everyone in Lagos.

The state government's initiative was praised by resident Olatunde Owoeye, who was present at the event. She emphasized that the blue and red rail lines will make life easier for all Lagos residents.

“I believe that it will help the transport sector because of the traffic in Lagos. I know people will love it because they will be able to meet up various activities. It will also reduce the rate of accidents on our major roads,” he said.

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