Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced that the long-awaited Lagos Red Line rail project will be officially commissioned on Thursday, February 29th, 2024, with President Tinubu presiding over the ceremony.
The Red Line, spanning 37 kilometers from Agbado in Ogun State to the Oyingbo area of Lagos State, marks a significant milestone in the state’s transportation infrastructure.
The announcement was made during the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) Stakeholders Forum, where Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted the importance of the project in enhancing mass transit within the state.
Emphasizing the alignment with his administration’s THEMES+ Developmental Agenda, Sanwo-Olu underscored the Red Line’s role as an integrated mass transit corridor.
FLASH: Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu has announced that the Red Line Rail Project will be commissioned on the 29th February 2024 by Mr President, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR #RedLineRail #GreaterLagosRising pic.twitter.com/dcI9rpmHTT
— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) February 14, 2024
Addressing challenges associated with traffic congestion, Sanwo-Olu identified indiscriminate parking as a major issue and reiterated the significance of the Lagos State Parking Policy in addressing this concern. The policy aims to curb unauthorized parking, thereby facilitating smoother traffic flow across the state.
The Lagos State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) initiated test runs along the Red Line on February 5th, paving the way for its official operation starting February 29th.
As part of his administration’s commitment to enforcing transport regulations, Sanwo-Olu stressed the importance of compliance with the Lagos State Parking Policy.
Highlighting the collaborative effort between the state and local governments, Sanwo-Olu emphasized the significance of partnerships in achieving mutual objectives.
Drawing parallels with successful initiatives such as the Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency (LASAA) and the Land Use Charge, he expressed confidence in the effectiveness of the Lagos State Parking Authority in addressing parking-related challenges across the state.
