The Lagos State Government has set a goal to complete the 68-kilometre Green Line of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT), running from Marina to the Lekki Free Zone, within five years, subject to funding availability.
This timeline was shared by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, during a project scoping workshop in Lagos.
The Commissioner added that the Green Line is expected to stimulate new urban development hubs across the state, as noted in a statement posted Friday on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA).
“Dr. Olumide highlighted the rail line’s potential to spur transit-oriented development (TOD) during the project’s scoping workshop in Lagos where critical stakeholders got a comprehensive briefing on the 68-kilometre rail route transport project.
“The Commissioner stated that phase one of the project, which would end at Sangotedo, is scheduled to start shortly. He also disclosed the government’s long-term goal to finish the full Green Line project within five years, contingent on funds availability,” the statement read in part.
The statement noted that the Green Line, one of the city’s rail projects aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and supporting urban expansion, is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation.
Dr. Olumide announced that phase one of the project, which will terminate at Sangotedo, is set to begin shortly. He emphasized that the Green Line is not merely a transportation solution, but a key driver for transit-oriented development (TOD), especially in emerging corridors such as Ibeju-Lekki, Epe, and Eti-Osa.
In a separate statement, the Commissioner also reminded property owners of the critical need for proper building approvals, warning that failure to comply could result in severe penalties.
The 68km Green Line, connecting Marina to the Lekki Free Trade Zone, is a cornerstone of the Lagos Strategic Transport Master Plan. The state government has also emphasized its intention to complete the entire Green Line before commencing commercial operations, further accelerating the city’s transport modernization efforts.
In September 2024, Lagos formalized a partnership with MOFI and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to design, finance, and operate the Green Line.