Sanwo-Olu Launches Lagos Rail Line, Says City Is Ready For Transformation

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu today commissioned the new 37 km LMRT Red Line rail system, integrating major bus terminals across Lagos.

In Facebook posts, the governor called the new rail line “a monumental day” and “a generational leap” for Lagos.

Sanwo-Olu stated that the LMRT Red Line links key points like Oyingbo, Yaba, Oshodi, Ikeja and Iju.

He said it is “more than just a project; it’s a generational leap for our city.”

The governor emphasized that the rail line will reshape Lagos’s urban landscape and accelerate development. “By connecting critical points across Lagos, we’re opening doors to opportunities, growth, and a sustainable future,” he posted.

Sanwo-Olu said the launch shows what’s possible “when we dream big and work together.” He described the LMRT Red Line as a “cornerstone” in making Lagos “a global model city for urban excellence.”

“Let’s ride into a brighter, more connected future together,” the governor stated in his Facebook message heralding the inauguration of Lagos’s transformational new rail service.

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