The Lagos State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government’s Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) to begin exploratory work on the 68-kilometer Green Line rail project, which will connect Marina to the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
The announcement was made by Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, he described the initiative as a significant step towards advancing the State’s transportation infrastructure.
The Federal Government has allocated N175.84 billion in the 2025 budget to support key national priorities, including workforce welfare, infrastructure development, and strategic asset protection. Of this allocation, N146.14 billion has been earmarked as counterpart funding for the Lagos Green Line Metro Rail project.
The 68-kilometer rail network will stretch from the Lekki Free Trade Zone to Marina, connecting vital areas of Lagos, including Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ajah.
Mr Omotoso highlighted the administration’s achievements in infrastructure development, noting that the government completed 36 road projects in 2024, including bridges, link roads, and pedestrian infrastructure.
Key projects include the Arowojobe Link Bridge in Mende, Maryland, the Platinum Road in Igbokusu, and the Babafemi Dada Bridge in Yinka Folarin, among others.
On the State’s Bus Reform Initiative (BRI), He revealed that construction is ongoing for new BRT terminals and supporting infrastructure.
Mr Omotoso further emphasised the administration’s milestone in 2024 with the completion and commissioning of the first phase of the Red Line rail project, a 27-kilometer stretch from Agbado in Ogun State to Oyingbo in Lagos.
The Red Line includes eight strategically located stations, four vehicular overpasses, and three pedestrian bridges. It integrates seamlessly with key terminals such as Ikeja, Oshodi, and Yaba, providing comprehensive connectivity for commuters.
He added that work has commenced on the second phase of the Blue Line, which will extend it from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko.
