Lagos marches to smart city with mass rail transit project
Lagos State government has taken a further step in the march towards a smart city by awarding the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line Project.
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, described the project as another initiative of his administration to deliver enduring infrastructure for the transport system and make Lagos a competitive megacity.
“Our desire is to achieve improved connectivity amongst transport modes, making commuting within Lagos easy as well as business-like for every Lagosian and visitor,” said Sanwo-Olu. He added that an efficient and sustainable transportation system will increase mobility, improve living conditions, and promote economic growth.
According to the governor, Lagos State plays a pivotal role in the Nigerian economy as the country’s commercial nerve center and the focal point of economic activities.
“Since transportation is the backbone of any economy, it then means we need to invest in our transport infrastructure so that our people can meet their daily targets and aspirations,” he added.
The project which is the second light rail project of the state will run from Agbado, a suburban area of the state to Marina, a top business district. The project will e handled by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) who won the bid for the construction of the first LRMT Blue Line project in 2010.
Both projects are part of the state’s ambitious Strategic Transport Master Plan, bid to meet the demands of future transportation and of the state as Nigeria’s commercial and economic hub and one of the world’s fastest growing megacities.
Managing Director of the CCECC, Jiang Yigao, said the project was another great milestone of the state for solving transportation challenges in line with the government’s development blueprint.
“It is noteworthy that the project, when completed, will ensure faster movement of people and will reduce the congestion on the roads,” Jiang said,
He added that CCECC will work closely with Lagos state to ensure timely delivery and good quality of the project.
According to the CCECC boss, the 32-km Red Line will be constructed in three phases, and will run from Agbado, a suburban area of the state to Marina, a top business district
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