989900:


Now you're scrambling . . . even Sanwo-Olu can't give a straight forward answer . . . that's what happens when transparency is absent; malfeasance is present.

rusher14:


I'm using your logic on you.

If you think all that you need is money for a project to be executed then you must be a juvenile.

HS2 in UK has been in the pipeline since 2010 and would not be delivered till 2033 at the earliest.

Grow up.

Alajiki:


I am glad you know the way of Yorubas.

Now, run along and advise your Nyanmuri people to be civil while they advertise Pitoobi.

We are only responding in equal measure.

Hussein035:



There's no state in your region as better as Lagos, even your family members are in Lagos because of joblessness in your state yet you still can't see those who developed and maintain the state as good people.

Useless IPOB, pls go back to your state and stop coming to Lagos for jobs.

victor9jaar:
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adedehinbo:
lol,who carry your oil money? So south west doesn't produce oil too?are you not proud of your state? Relocate now

Triangles1:
The best state in Nigeria.

obi58:


You lie sir....

The Lagos metro line is the brainchild of Alhaji Lateef Jakande of blessed memory not BAT.

You don't need to sully your candidate's reputation with blatant lies.

Modphase:
Is that why your pathetic foolish Igbo father as been hating on the state right from the time of Azikwe ?

ElSudani:


Partly because about 11 million Nigerians left their own states in the last decade to live in Lagos, putting enormous pressures on utilities and infrastructures.
Yes, the new light rail system was initiated by Tinubu as much as you would like to hear otherwise.

streetsoldier1:


And who is stopping you and your folks from staying in your liveable potopoto land

Mandesz:

Population of Lagos is no where compare with Cairo in Egypt, Delhi India, and many more among developing countries like Nigeria.

Reinaldo:
Eeya..so that is how APC will just cease to exist in 2023. Obidients should we take it easy on them and let them still exist as small opposition party after 2023?

ugoonuoha:


Thank you my brother. Most reasonable comment on this thread. I remember far back as 2009, my brother told me when I return to Nigeria by 2012...that the project would be done. This is 2022 and Lagos grinds to a stop every day. Reason why? No rail. Yet we are all hailing the "world-class" state. Even though it's been the same party since 1999 (Tinubu -> Fashola -> Ambode -> Sanwo-Olu). What have they done with all the revenues generated over the last 23yrs and still no rail?

Horus:


The Ethiopian light rail project has been built in three years

Freethinker87:


They're deceiving themselves.

If I start analysising this light rail project and how it has grown by over 13X of its original cost. You'll marvel at the level of corruption in Lagos state.

When we throw them out of Government next year, we'll review their books and ask those responsible how they've been spending our taxes.

Mandesz:

Where is the oil? How many barely per day? Lagos oil drill on newspaper
Moreover your people are here doing fine bara

ASAPFERG1:
naso your state useless reach?

ugoonuoha:


Thank you my brother. Most reasonable comment on this thread. I remember far back as 2009, my brother told me when I return to Nigeria by 2012...that the project would be done. This is 2022 and Lagos grinds to a stop every day. Reason why? No rail. Yet we are all hailing the "world-class" state. Even though it's been the same party since 1999 (Tinubu -> Fashola -> Ambode -> Sanwo-Olu). What have they done with all the revenues generated over the last 23yrs and still no rail?

ugoonuoha:


Lagos state is the 3rd largest economy in Africa. So the comparison is apt.

Mandesz:
If an armed robber, typical 419er is made a Lagos state govr he'll build reasonable projects.
Lagos is the 2nd most unlivable city in the world but these nuisances will come and hail Tinubu.

Mandesz:
If an armed robber, typical 419er is made a Lagos state govr he'll build reasonable projects.
Lagos is the 2nd most unlivable city in the world but these nuisances will come and hail Tinubu.

ola1982:


Who is this idiot

Augustenite:


See mumu Aba boys dey comment untop Lagos. Your useless governor Ikpeazu never do any meaningful things for Abia for more than 7 years. If Lagos is the second most unlivable city in the world, why your brothers no go back to SE that's most livable in the world.nna mumu don do. After 2023, all we go dey hear is Lefledum or biafla.

BentizilL:

Yet you and your people will sell your lands and family houses to have a taste of Lagos lives...
I hope you've good life and free yourself from unnecessary hatred...
Spits!

zionstaar75:
its your hero Ambode that caused the delay. For 4 years he didn't touch d project instead he turned Lagos to smelly City. imagine if he had continued? The rail would have been ready like 3years ago but he's your hero because u lose your senses when tinubu is involved. I won't vote for him because of the Muslim vp only but he deserves all the credits he's getting .u people should go and hug transformer

Splashme:
The first civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, on Tuesday, said that the cancellation of the Lagos metroline project in 1985 was a major mistake and disservice to many Nigerians.

Jakande spoke in Lagos during the launch of a book which chronicled his life in politics and journalism.

The book, entitled, ‘Jakande: Leadership in Action’ is written by Dr. Bola Olaosebikan, who told the audience at the event that the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), was not responsible for the cancellation of the project.

Jakande said, “Reflecting on the metroline project, I think it is a major disservice to many Nigerians. Imagine how many people would have benefitted. It would have made life easier and changed the face of transport in Lagos. Whoever cancelled it or gave the advice towards its cancellation didn’t do right.”

The former governor asked Nigerians not to vote for unserious leaders in the coming polls, saying the elections presented Nigerians with a good opportunity that should not be squandered.

Expressing the hope that Nigeria would soon overcome its developmental challenges, Jakande said hope would be actualised faster if credible people emerged as leaders in the next dispensation.

He said, “This book comes at a very auspicious time in Nigeria’s history as we need leaders who can act. We need leaders who would not compromise the standards of good governance. God has blessed this nation the most in Africa, although we have not reached where we should be; with the right leaders, Nigeria would overcome its challenges.”


http://www.punchng.com/news/cancelling-metroline-a-major-mistake-jakande/

anonimi:
TTC in talks to sell old trains to Lagos. Are they safe enough?
AUGUST 10, 2011

As Toronto trainspotters gleefully take maiden rides on the TTC's Rocket, commuters in Lagos, Nigeria may be about to get some new trains of their own. Our old ones.

A TTC spokesperson has confirmed that the commission is negotiating with a private group to sell up to 260 used train cars to the West African megacity's new transit project.

"I can confirm that the TTC is in discussion with a third party that wants to purchase trains for Lagos," said commission spokesperson Brad Ross. "Over a period of time, they will be taken out of service and then transported over to Nigeria."

The cars being considered for sale are the TTC's old H-5 and H-6 models, which will be decommissioned as the TTC rolls out its new fleet of Rockets. Ross predicts the earliest they could be shipped to Nigeria is sometime in 2012.

Traffic snarls are already a major economic problem in the Nigerian capital, a booming city that will reach an estimated population of 25 million by 2015. A new above-ground rail system designed to carry 1.5 million people a day has already broken ground, and Lagos Governor Babtunde Fashola has said it "will be the most multi-dimensional and most impactful" of the government's efforts to reduce traffic congestion.

Fashola visited Toronto earlier this year to inspect the TTC trains.

The Lagos deal would be the first of its kind for the TTC. Decommissioned cars are usually sold for scrap metal and can fetch up to $1,500 dollar each. While Ross declined to discuss specific figures, he says the sticker price for Lagos is "significantly more" than scrap prices, putting the potential profits to the TTC in the millions of dollars.

It is not unusual for technology from western nations to end up in poorer countries. Marketplaces in Africa and Asia are flooded with North American clothes, computers, and even cars, but the purchase of larger technology like trains is rarer.

The cars will have to be significantly refurbished to fit existing infrastructure in Lagos, and some Nigerian media reports have lamented that the government appears to have settled on "tokundo," or used, trains instead of brand new vehicles.

Although half the cars are more than 30 years old, Ross is adamant they are perfectly safe and are only being decommissioned for capacity reasons. But he also admitted the TTC is not required to make sure the cars meet any safety standards before selling them.

"Once sold, it's up to the new operator to ensure they are in good working order," he said. "They do need to be maintained much more frequently than the new trains, simply because of their age. At some point they will run out their useful life."

Murtaza Haider, director of the Institute of Housing and Mobility at Ryerson University, said the age of the cars is definitely a cause for concern.

"We should be ensuring that there is some service life left in these vehicles and we're not going to be playing havoc with the lives of those who would ride these vehicles," Haider said. "There's metal fatigue, and that metal fatigue could result in dangerous conditions. I would be paying a close watch on this for the next ten years to see how many accidents do happen in Lagos."

He also warned that while rail systems are glamorous as far as transit infrastructure goes, they are not always as effective at reducing congestion as other options. Nevertheless, new rail systems are frequently preferred because governments can take advantage of kickbacks from large contracts.

According to media reports, the cost estimates for the Lagos rail project have varied wildly from $1.2 billion to $30 billion. In 2010, a Nigerian government watchdog accused Fashola's government of widespread corruption.

From: https://nowtoronto.com/news/next-stop-nigeria/

mema900:


I nor understand the center table part, come again?