Lagos Assembly Lauds Red Line Rail Achievement

• Lagos Assembly praises Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Obasa for Red Line Rail project

• Commends vision and roles played in establishing and sustaining the rail project

• Transmits commendation letters to key figures involved

• Emphasizes the need to monitor train operations for efficiency

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday showered praise on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, and others for their roles in the successful completion of the Red Line rail project in the state.

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Speaker Obasa, while addressing his colleagues, commended past governors for sustaining Tinubu’s vision for Lagos, describing the red line rail project as a significant step in the effort of the government to improve living and boost the economy of the state.

“It was very significant, historic and memorable. It is a plus for the government and people of Lagos and it is necessary that we commend the man in charge and his team who have put so much into this to make it realistic,” he said.

Obasa highlighted the economic importance of the project, stating, “It is not just about the project, but its economic importance to the state, especially being the second one to be commissioned. The line will eliminate traffic issues and associated challenges.”

The Speaker also praised President Tinubu for laying the foundation by establishing LAMATA years ago, when he was governor of Lagos. “It is also necessary to commend Mr. President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who was on hand to commission the project and for laying the foundation by establishing LAMATA years ago when he was governor of Lagos. We are getting there,” Obasa said.

The House has directed the Clerk to transmit letters of commendation to the President, Sanwo-Olu, and former Governors Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode for sustaining Tinubu’s vision for Lagos.

Obasa added that the House will continue to monitor the operations of the trains.

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Hon. Adewale Temitope, chairman of the committee on transportation, acknowledged the Assembly’s role, saying, “This wouldn’t have been successful if this House, under your leadership, did not pass the budget or approve appropriation for the project.”

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The legislators emphasized the importance of the project in improving the lives of Lagosians and boosting the state’s economy, while recognizing the roles played by various stakeholders in bringing the vision to reality.

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