Finish the blue line criminal.

We should cultivate the habit of praising God whenever we see good things like this. Remember non of the governor is using his family money to do the projects. Is still public fund been used whether Lagos or Abia or Adamawa or Benue or Rivers or Kano. Likewise,we should appreciate God on behalf of the working governor Lagos State rather than criticizing him or his predecessors who have done their marvelously well by laying good foundations unlike yours. Basically, because your own governor couldn't achieve 5% of a laudable project like this in your state. Don't worry holy spirit will persuade, minister, compel and direct your own governor to have a change of mind.
After all, Lagos leads other states follow.

How about the uncompleted Rail project at Marina going to Mile started by Fashola government?Another white elephant project

helinues:


When would you people start to appreciate good things?

And to say you still find a way to lump Tinubu into this is troublesome... Honestly

.....it is not troublesome anything. The past controls the present. Tinubu is known for stealing public funds via his stooges.
Better wake up!

SimplyFacts:
Eko 'o ni baje

O baje ti baba!!!!

Heffalump:


.....it is not troublesome anything. The past controls the present. Tinubu is known for stealing public funds via his stooges.
Better wake up!

And which of the popular Nigeria politicians are not known for stealing, Atiku, Kali , Saraki?

Lanrelagboi:
https://twitter.com/Mr_JAGs/status/1382715178710622219?s=19

Sanwo-Olu kicks off construction of Red Line project from Agbado to Marina

• Property owners, tenants affected by project get compensation

• Rail project becomes operational next year

Lagos State Government has commenced another journey towards improving mobility across the metropolis. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, flagged off the construction of Red Line of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) project, which starts from Agbado and terminates at Marina.

The 37-kilometre-long rail corridor will be constructed in three phases, with the first phase of the project (Agbado-Iddo) to be completed in 24 months, spanning 28 kilometres and sharing track with the existing Lagos-Ibadan rail infrastructure built by the Federal Government.

The ground-breaking ceremony was held at the proposed site for the Ikeja Train Station. It was witnessed by Minister for Transportation, Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, represented by the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh.

When it becomes fully operational in the last quarter of 2022, the Red Line, being constructed by Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), will have the capacity to transport about 500,000 passengers daily.

In the course of the rail project, the State Government will be building eight train stations along the rail corridor, starting from Agbado to Oyingbo.

The Red Line is to raise mass transportation capacity in the State, complementing the Blue Line that extends from Okokomaiko to Marina. The Blue Line is currently at 78 per cent completion.

Besides, Governor Sanwo-Olu, at the event, started payment of compensation to all property owners affected along the Red Line’s right-of-way.

Sanwo-Olu said the project was another initiative of his administration to deliver enduring infrastructure for the State’s transport system and make Lagos a competitive mega city.

He said traffic management and transportation pillar in his Government’s development blueprint - Project THEMES - was being implemented with the goal to develop efficient and sustainable transportation model that would improve mobility, promote economic growth and enhance the living conditions of the residents.

He said: “Today’s flag-off of the construction of infrastructure for the standard gauge Red Line is another promise kept and it demonstrates, in practical terms, our commitment to achieve the objectives of traffic management and transportation pillar in our development agenda. This is because we recognise the role which an efficient transportation system plays in enhancing people’s quality of life and as a major driver of socio-economic development.

“The State’s Strategic Transport Master Plan, which encompasses a number of projects that are germane to achieving our vision for a Greater Lagos, is founded on imperatives that seek to increase transport choices for all users and make the transit system integrated, attractive, convenient, affordable and accessible.

“Since efficient transportation is the backbone of any economy, we are happy to be committing this investment in our transport infrastructure, so that our people can meet their daily targets and aspirations. This all-important transport project we are all gathered to witness today represents a major step in this direction.”

Sanwo-Olu disclosed that the implementation of the Red Line project was being supported under the Differentiated Cash Reserve Requirement (DCRR) programme - a financing package put in place by the State Government through the Central Bank Nigeria (CBN). The Governor expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari and the CBN Governor, Dr. Godwin Emefiele, for supporting the State in the bid to make the project a reality.

To facilitate smooth operations of the Red Line, Sanwo-Olu said the State Government would be constructing ancillary infrastructure, including 6 overpasses at strategic level crossing points along the rail corridor to eliminate interactions between the rail systems, vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

The overpasses will provide grade separated crossings that will enhance safety for the rail system and road users.

Sanwo-Olu said: “The unique characteristics of the Red Line is its integration with the Ikeja Bus Terminal, Oshodi–Abule Egba Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane, the future Orange Line, which goes from Ikeja to Agbowa, and the General Aviation Terminal One of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport through a skywalk.

“Another unique feature of the Red Line is that all the stations have elevated concourses with either at grade island or side platforms for easy boarding and alighting of passengers. The Red Line also integrates with our Bus Terminals at Oyingbo, Yaba, Oshodi, Ikeja and Iju, giving modal options to our people in their daily commute, either for business or leisure.”

The Governor presented cheques of varying amounts as compensation to 25 residents whose properties, businesses and accommodation were affected. Over 263 properties are affected. Beneficiaries were those verified to be bona fide property owners, business owners and tenants of buildings cleared along the right-of-way.

Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladehinde, said the Red Line project was a continuation of the implementation of the State’s Strategic Transport Master Plan, which made provision for six standard rail lines, one monorail, 14 BRT corridors and over 20 waterway routes.

He said the intervention was a deliberate effort of the State Government and its development partners to make Lagos livable beyond Year 2032.

Managing Director of LAMATA, Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, said the project was a bold step and commitment of the Governor to solving transport challenges in line with his administration’s development blueprint.

She noted that the construction would not be delayed by funding and human factors, as stakeholders were duly carried along in the project.

The Red Line standard gauge will reduce travel time from Agbado to Oyingbo by over two hours.

if yoruba nation come through Lagos is automatically without no doubt the capital of Yoruba nation

Lanrelagboi:
https://twitter.com/Mr_JAGs/status/1382715178710622219?s=19

Fantabulous
You doing well

Igbos how market?

CHHng:
Wetin e dey point again?

Is this his own major project? Hope he can see it through no matter the stealing wey go happen on top am including side funding for tinubu's 2023 bid

Ipobians
Well done

How market for ladipo?

- A span of 37km rail route from Marina to Agbado to be implemented in Phases, First Phase will be from Oyingbo to Agbado, to share tracks with NRC on the Lagos Ibadan Rail.
- On Phase1 completion, It is expected to run 37 trips daily which is about 450,000 passengers Daily, The NRC will also run a maximum of 16hours a day between Lagos and Ibadan.

Sanwo-Olu should stop lying to Lagosians.

First, it is NOT a SAFE and NOT a good Practice to mix the intercity rail line with the InterState Line. They shoudl never be sharing tracks!
If one breaks down, then it will put a Stop tot he operation of the other and l can assure you, these intercity lines breakdown a lot, due to their high rate of traffic.
Countries in sane Climes, have it on separate lines,

Also, how is it possible, for NRC to use a Rail for 16hrs everyday, share Tracks with the Red line which will operate 37 trips a day, on the same track?
if we are to beleive Sanwo-Olu, once NRC takes 16hrs of use, Blue line is only elft with 8hrs but we all know they wont be running for 24hrs everyday, so that is a very conservative estimat! How can Blue like make 37trips, that is about 1.5trips every hour, and the NRC will still be able to use the same Tracks for 16hrs, that same day?

I fear Nigerian Politicians, bunch of rogues, criminals per excellence.
The Blue line has been over four years in the making and it is still not yet completed, yet he is promising to complete the Rd like with One and Half years! Governooorrrr, stop lying to Lagosians.

While it is good to start the project if intentions are pure and honest, we all know that these governors are eager to do "Ground breaking Ceremony" because they need the Money to come out of the Budget so everyone, including the Governor, can share and loot the Funds, before time runs out.
I will bookmark this Post and will remind us that even the Blue Line, not to mention the Red Line, will not be completed before Sanwo-Olu leaves Office in 2023.
Is it not, these lying, criminal Nigerian Politicians we are talking about? Abeeg.

helinues:


When would you people start to appreciate good things?

And to say you still find a way to lump Tinubu into this is troublesome... Honestly

People don't always trust politicians because of the antecedents they have created for themselves. The vigor at which they inaugurated the blue light rail, you will think that it will be commissioned the following year but they kept awarding and rewarding contracts. I wouldn't be surprised if this red line doesn't go the same way. By next year when they are supposed to commission it, Sanwo olu will be singing another tune that there's no funds and that is how it will drag (awarding and rewarding contracts) till another administration comes in. It's how they do bro, not that people are cynical for the fun of it.

Lanrelagboi:
https://twitter.com/Mr_JAGs/status/1382715178710622219?s=19

Another unending palaver, make dem finish Marina-Orile-Okomaiko first. I dey around that place few months back. Since 2003,dem never reach anywhere

Why do i have a feeling lagos will be the capital of the new yoruba nation with the presidential villa built in banana island

They are obviously on separate tracks as part of a multi-track railway line.
Don't get fixated on the semantics when dealing with Nigerians, lots of terms are used loosely.

dam4sam:


Sanwo-Olu should stop lying to Lagosians.

First, it is NOT a SAFE and NOT a good Practice to mix the intercity rail line with the InterState Line. They shoudl never be sharing tracks!
If one breaks down, then it will put a Stop tot he operation of the other and l can assure you, these intercity lines breakdown a lot, due to their high rate of traffic.
Countries in sane Climes, have it on separate lines,

Also, how is it possible, for NRC to use a Rail for 16hrs everyday, share Tracks with the Red line which will operate 37 trips a day, on the same track?
if we are to beleive Sanwo-Olu, once NRC takes 16hrs of use, Blue line is only elft with 8hrs but we all know they wont be running for 24hrs everyday, so that is a very conservative estimat! How can Blue like make 37trips, that is about 1.5trips every hour, and the NRC will still be able to use the same Tracks for 16hrs, that same day?

I fear Nigerian Politicians, bunch of rogues, criminals per excellence.
The Blue line has been over four years in the making and it is still not yet completed, yet he is promising to complete the Rd like with One and Half years! Governooorrrr, stop lying to Lagosians.

While it is good to start the project if intentions are pure and honest, we all know that these governors are eager to do "Ground breaking Ceremony" because they need the Money to come out of the Budget so everyone, including the Governor, can share and loot the Funds, before time runs out.
I will bookmark this Post and will remind us that even the Blue Line, not to mention the Red Line, will not be completed before Sanwo-Olu leaves Office in 2023.
Is it not these lying, criminal Nigerian Politicians we are talking about? Abeeg.

these Lagos government eh Dem never complete blue wey Dem don construct for de past 15 year's

JosephXavier:


Please what does Biafra have to do with this news?

Sometimes we receive a good news and instead of rejoicing over it, the first thing that will occur to one's mind is mockery

It's a step in the right direction but it's one that is not coming too soon when compared with the trend of development in other countries

thunder fire you and coming too soon. which one is coming to biafra land at all?

these Lagos government eh Dem never complete blue rail wey Dem don construct for de past 15 year's

CHHng:
Wetin e dey point again?

Is this his own major project? Hope he can see it through no matter the stealing wey go happen on top am including side funding for tinubu's 2023 bid

Ave been expecting these gibberish,better things no deh happen for your region,e ma ke ku ni.

Lagos leads... Others follow

FatherOfJesus:
How about the moribund monorail project? You people are mad

It's 78% complete and work is still ongoing.

If you lived in Lagos, you would know this.

danilmo:


This ur hatred for TINUBU has made u gone stupidly baseck ,

so you like what is happening in Nigeria.

helinues:


When would you people start to appreciate good things?

And to say you still find a way to lump Tinubu into this is troublesome... Honestly

I think he/she is one of those frustrated fellow that see nothing good in anything associated with government.

They want to start the red lane without completing the blue line that was started since the Fashola administration. I would have preferred they concentrate on completing and putting the blue line to use before starting the red line.

dam4sam:


Sanwo-Olu should stop lying to Lagosians.

First, it is NOT a SAFE and NOT a good Practice to mix the intercity rail line with the InterState Line. They shoudl never be sharing tracks!
If one breaks down, then it will put a Stop tot he operation of the other and l can assure you, these intercity lines breakdown a lot, due to their high rate of traffic.
Countries in sane Climes, have it on separate lines,

Also, how is it possible, for NRC to use a Rail for 16hrs everyday, share Tracks with the Red line which will operate 37 trips a day, on the same track?
if we are to beleive Sanwo-Olu, once NRC takes 16hrs of use, Blue line is only elft with 8hrs but we all know they wont be running for 24hrs everyday, so that is a very conservative estimat! How can Blue like make 37trips, that is about 1.5trips every hour, and the NRC will still be able to use the same Tracks for 16hrs, that same day?

I fear Nigerian Politicians, bunch of rogues, criminals per excellence.
The Blue line has been over four years in the making and it is still not yet completed, yet he is promising to complete the Rd like with One and Half years! Governooorrrr, stop lying to Lagosians.

While it is good to start the project if intentions are pure and honest, we all know that these governors are eager to do "Ground breaking Ceremony" because they need the Money to come out of the Budget so everyone, including the Governor, can share and loot the Funds, before time runs out.
I will bookmark this Post and will remind us that even the Blue Line, not to mention the Red Line, will not be completed before Sanwo-Olu leaves Office in 2023.
Is it not these lying, criminal Nigerian Politicians we are talking about? Abeeg.

The people that are working and commissioning projects are always the looters looting your money, but the ones doing nothing and showing you nothing for your money are the ones that you like, those are your heroes, like your kerosene, borehole and wheelbarrow village governors.

ipob brain functions backward only..

sammirano:


thunder fire you and coming too soon. which one is coming to biafra land at all?

I suggest you learn to be more civil in your comments especially in a faceless online platform like Nairaland because you might not know who you may picking on

Secondly in this level civilisation, building of rail ways is not worth celebrating because we've been left behind in terms of development

And question about Biafra? I was referring to Nigeria as a whole and I'm not tribalist

ba7man:
It's 78% complete and work is still ongoing.

If you lived in Lagos, you would know this.

work going on at snail motion only at cms axis

The 30km-long Red line will use the existing Nigeria Railway Corporation corridor, constructed through a concession arrangement. The construction of the line will commence in 2021.

It will be completed in 24 months and will share the FG’s Lagos-Ibadan track up to Ebute Metta. It will run on its dedicated track from there to Oyingbo and reduce travel time from 2.5

This is the reason for the shorter completion period for the red line, it's running on existing NRC tracks so no need for new tracks, they just have to build the stations and supporting operational infrastructures and coaches.

GEJ refused to allow the red line to run on NRC tracks and effectively killed the project back then, fast to today, Lagos is moving ahead with the same NRC tracks.

This is the kind of corporation we need and love to see between states and the FG for necessary progress and development.

No matter the level of grammar and drama by sanwoolu he is still a murderer. 20: 10: 2020. We shall never forget.