The Lagos State Government, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Green Line Rail Project, a key development for Lagos’s public transport infrastructure.
The MoU was formalized during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, with notable figures including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Minister of Finance Olawale Edun, and other key officials present.
The Green Line Rail Project, a 68-kilometer rail line, will stretch from Lekki Free Zone to Marina, connecting with the Blue Line at Marina Station. It aims to transform Lagos’s transport network by linking major areas such as Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ajah. Once completed, it is expected to carry over 500,000 passengers daily, with capacity anticipated to exceed one million as demand increases.
Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the Green Line will enhance public transportation, complementing the existing Blue and Red Lines. The new rail line is part of Lagos’s Strategic Transport Masterplan, designed to create a more connected, efficient, and rapid transport system for the city.
The project, which will be financed, designed, operated, and maintained by MOFI and CHEC, marks a significant step in Lagos’s transportation development.
Governor Sanwo-Olu commended President Bola Tinubu for his support, noting that the rail lines are not only improving transportation but also fostering economic growth and enhancing the quality of life in Lagos.
The Green Line will integrate with the existing Blue Line, which has recently increased its daily trips and significantly reduced travel time between Marina and Mile 2.
