The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government to commence exploratory work on the 68-kilometre Green Line rail project.
The rail line will connect Marina to the Lekki Free Trade Zone, passing through key areas such as Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ajah. Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, announced the agreement during a Citizen/Media Stakeholders Forum on Monday.
According to a statement on the Lagos State Government’s official Facebook page, the MoU was signed with the Federal Government’s Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). The project aims to improve transportation infrastructure and stimulate economic activities along one of Africa’s fastest-growing industrial corridors.
The Green Line is part of the Lagos Strategic Transport Master Plan, which envisions a metro rail system with six Light Rail Transit (LRT) lines to ease congestion and enhance mobility.
Significant progress has been made on two LRT lines, with the Blue Line’s first phase (Marina to Mile 2) commencing operations in September 2023 and the Red Line’s initial phase (Agbado to Oyingbo) launching in 2024. Construction is ongoing on the second phases of both lines.
A review of the 2025 Federal Budget Proposal by Nairametrics revealed that N146.14 billion has been allocated as counterpart funding for the Green Line project. MOFI will oversee the funds on behalf of the Ministry of Transport.
In September 2024, Lagos State formalized an agreement with MOFI and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to manage the design, financing, and operation of the Green Line, marking a significant step toward modernizing the city’s transportation network.
Credit: Nairametrics (Text Excluding Headline)
