Photos Emerge As Sanwo-Olu Completes Rail Transport That Will Convey 200,000 Lagosians Daily

The much-anticipated Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LMRT) has been announced to commence operation in due time following the completion of the massive project.

In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, December 20, the Consultant, Corporate Communication of (LAMATA), Kolawole Ojelabi, made the announcement.

As reported by Daily Nigerian, Ojelabi stated that the project was made possible by the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu, who vowed that the rail project would be completed in December 2022.

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According to Daily Nigerian, Ojelabi revealed that LRMT Blue Line was one of the six rail lines and monorail prescribed for Lagos in the state’s Strategic Transport Master Plan (STMP).

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He said the 27-kilometre LRMT Blue Line connects from Marina to Okokomaiko, a suburban area of Lagos state, the Daily Independent reported. Ojelabi disclosed that at least 500,000 passengers would be conveyed when the two construction phases are completed.

He said:

“The first phase is a 13-kilometre stretch from Marina to Mile 2 and has five stations at Mile 2, Suru-Alaba, Orile Iganmu, National Theatre, and Marina. It is expected to move about 200,000 passengers daily.” 

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