Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled details of the proposed Lagos Greenline Railway, dubbed Project Green, at the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, Morocco.
The governor revealed this in a statement posted on his X page on Thursday.
The presentation, made to partners from the Federal Government, the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), and the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), focused on attracting investment for the environmentally responsible transportation project.
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The governor highlighted the Green Line as a crucial next step in building a comprehensive transport system for Lagos State, building upon the progress of the existing Blue and Red Lines.
The Greenline Railway is a key component of LAMATA’s Strategic Transport Master Plan and is designed to create a fully connected, easy-to-navigate, and environmentally responsible transport network.
The project spans 70 kilometres, running from Marina to the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
It will operate as an electric rail line and is designed to significantly ease congestion while supporting new commercial and industrial growth along the Lekki–Epe corridor.
Sanwo-Olu expressed significant encouragement regarding the response from international financiers at the forum.
“Their response has gone well beyond our expectations and shows real confidence in the direction Lagos is heading, in our governance, our economy and our infrastructure plans.”
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The governor added that Lagos is shaping the future of urban mobility in Africa, asserting that the state is “moving forward with purpose and momentum.”
