The Lagos State Government on Thursday took a significant step in the commencement of the development of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Green Line.
The Lagos State Government conducted a site visit to advance the realization of the Green Line rail project following the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in China for it’s construction.
A delegation comprising representatives from the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Federal Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), China Harbour Point, Nexant Consulting and Advanced Engineering Consultants (AEC) participated in the inspection.
LAMATA in a statement posted on its official X account on Thursday night said the primary objective of the site visit was to familiarize the construction company with the project’s right of way.
It said this information will be crucial for completing their comprehensive feasibility study and subsequently determining the most optimal approach for constructing the Green Line.
“The Green Line rail project, spanning a total of 67 kilometers is envisioned in two phases,” LAMATA revealed.
“The initial phase will cover 33 kilometers, terminating at Omu Creek in Sangotedo,” it stated.
LAMATA hosted the site visit which included key personnel such as Engr. Olasukanmi Okusaga, Director of Rail Transport at LAMATA, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works & Infrastructure, Engr. Lateef Somide, CEO of AEC, a consulting firm, Dr. Abiola Agunbiade and Paula Faniran, Head of Strategic Projects at MOFI.
According to LAMATA, this significant step marks a crucial milestone in the realization of the Green Line rail project which promises to transform Lagos’ transportation landscape and provide a more efficient and sustainable commuting option for its residents.
