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The Lagos Blue Line Phase 1, spanning 13 kilometers from Marina to Mile 2, successfully transported 2.37 million passengers by December 2024, 15 months after its launch on September 2023.

Constructed and operated by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the electric light rail project is a key milestone in Lagos State’s transportation plan.

This data was disclosed earlier in the week by John Zhao, a senior CCECC official, via his official X (formerly Twitter) account.

“On September 4, the Lagos Light Rail Blue Line Phase 1 celebrated its first year of operation. Built and operated by #CCECC, this phase spans 13 kilometers, including 8.1 kilometers of elevated bridges and a 530-meter sea-crossing bridge.

“The line features 5 stations and a design speed of 80 km/h. Since its official launch, it has safely transported 2.37 million passengers, providing residents with a more convenient and comfortable transportation option,” Zhao’s tweet read.

The 2.37 million passengers recorded by December 2024 builds on earlier milestones, including 1 million passengers transported within the first 219 days, 1.6 million in the first year of operation, and 583,000 passengers moved during the initial four months of service, from September 4, 2023, to January 4, 2024.

What you should know
The Lagos Blue Line metro rail, spanning 27 kilometers, is a vital component of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) system. The first phase, a 13-kilometer stretch from Marina to Mile 2, was completed in 2023 and began commercial operations in September of the same year.

The second phase, a 14-kilometer extension from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko, is currently under construction by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and is expected to be completed by 2026.

As of December 2024, 26-27% of Phase 2 was completed, according to Olasunkanmi Okusaga, Director of Rail Transport at the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA).

As part of Phase 2, LAMATA plans to demolish the Mazamaza Bridge and construct a new one after structural tests revealed the existing bridge could not support railway operations.

Two additional bridges—the Satellite Bridge and the LASU Bridge—will be constructed, each designed with a lifespan of over 75 years to guarantee long-term durability and safety for rail operations.

The Phase 2 project will include six stations at Festac, Alakija, Trade Fair, Volkswagen, LASU, and Okokomaiko.

Additionally, a 400,000-square-meter depot at Okokomaiko will serve as the central hub for rail maintenance and operations, ensuring seamless functionality and supporting future expansions of the rail system.

Tobokongs:
Ok

I’m coming back

Tobokongs:
The enemies of Lagos won’t like this news.

Sanwo-olu has outperformed the the entire governors (dead or alive) of their region.

Realdeals:
Jakande @ 90: 9 Achievements of Alhaji Lateef Jakande as Lagos Governor

1. The first governor to present a billion Naira state budget in Nigeria.

2. He phased out the shift system in Lagos schools in three months. He built functional classrooms to absorb those who only attend schools for three hours a day.

3. He opened up what is now known as the Lekki Corridor.

4. He built the biggest Housing estate by a state government at Abesan, along with five other estates.

5. He built LASU, LACOED, LASPOTECH and Technical schools to absorb the products of the free education policy.

6 He built General Hospitals and Health centers in all the five divisions of Lagos. He also upgraded General Hospital Ikeja to the Medical arm of LASU.

7. He created the Agric hub at Oko Oba. He also created similar hubs in Ikorodu, Epe and Badagry.

8. His government’s strict adherence to the party manifesto of Free Education, Free Health care, Rural integration and Housing for all, along with other UPN governors, created the largest pool of human resources in Nigeria.

9. He moved the Lagos State Government Secretariat from PWD to Alausa, which he built from scratch. He also lived in his personal house and drove his personal car throughout his tenure.

Gani Kayode Balogun Jr

https://www.newsheadlines.com.ng/showtime-people/2019/07/24/jakande-90-9-achievements-of-alhaji-lateef-jakande-as-lagos-governor/

anonimi:
Has he also outperformed Awolowo and Jakande?
What prodigal son brags about being better than others instead of being better than his progenitors

anonimi:
Has he also outperformed Awolowo and Jakande?
What prodigal son brags about being better than others instead of being better than his progenitors

anonimi:
Has he also outperformed Awolowo and Jakande?
What prodigal son brags about being better than others instead of being better than his progenitors

yoruboid:
https://nairametrics.com/2024/12/20/lagos-blue-line-transports-2-37-million-passengers-in-15-months-after-launch/

AfonjaHunger:
The poverty region of Nigeria always using Lagos as shield

Tobokongs:
The enemies of Lagos won’t like this news.

Sanwo-olu has outperformed the entire governors (dead or alive) of their region.

They keep hating our progress but we keep progressing .

Some of them are even asking who the parents of the 32 children dead during a stampede in Ibadan voted for.

Who God has blessed, no man can curse.

They can only hate, they can’t level up.

Ajurawa lo tìjàkadì kó

Emekaonline:
Obviously the guy's statement hit you hard. You dont even know the meaning of prodigal son. If bragging defines a man or woman as being prodigal, then there would be many in your land as I know how bragging many of them are. The truth is that Sanwo-Olu is performing in Lagos but hatred from you people will not let you see it. If it is about Governor Otti who is still struggling to pay pension, you guys will be everywhere praising him as the best. Are you not ashamed?

BuyMeBanger:
Damn if it's doing so well then expand the thing already to Badagry as initially announced. Plus is it too late to do a complete overhaul on the Red Line, honest .

RRsport2:
Lagos State Government may have suspended operations on its Red Line Mass Transit Train Service (LRMT) until further notice.

Checks by our correspondent indicated that the operations of the train service ran into troubled waters last week. Many passengers observed mechanical failure on the morning belt of the train service last Monday.

A passenger, who preferred anonymity that boarded the train from Iju, said they had been told the train had developed a mechanical fault and when they got to Mushin, all passengers were instructed to disembark, as the train could no longer move.

https://thenationonlineng.net/lagos-suspends-red-line-operations-indefinitely/

Orissodiq:
Funny enough d south East governors won't have nothing to worry about since they have no progenitors records to target or beat than Monday home holiday

Tobokongs:
The enemies of Lagos won’t like this news.

Sanwo-olu has outperformed the entire governors (dead or alive) of their region.

They keep hating our progress but we keep progressing .

Some of them are even asking who the parents of the 32 children dead during a stampede in Ibadan voted for.

Who God has blessed, no man can curse.

They can only hate, they can’t level up.

Ajurawa lo tìjàkadì kó

AcadaWriter0:
The opponents of Lagos may not appreciate this news. Sanwo-Olu has excelled beyond all the governors (past and present) in their region. They continue to resent our progress, but we keep moving forward. Some are even questioning who the parents of the 32 children who tragically lost their lives during a stampede in Ibadan voted for.

Those whom God has blessed cannot be hindered by anyone. They may express their discontent, but they cannot compete. Ajurawa lo tìjàkadì kó.

Glimpsetv:
A large crowd of Lagosians was filmed in a long queue struggling to collect a loaf of bread. To maintain order, several military personnel were on the ground to control the crowd. This has triggered a lot of reactions online.

Watch the video, share your thoughts in the comments.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYltMapDyIo?si=0-hO0Vt5C9uBxVd1

Atuero:
Sometimes seat back, think deep and find out why only Lagos government performs in the South West.........

Lagos monthly revenue is higher than Anambra yearly revenue yet we know how far interms of performance.


Compared to the revenue accruing to Lagos government, they are grossly underperforming

anonimi:
Has he also outperformed Awolowo and Jakande?
What prodigal son brags about being better than others instead of being better than his progenitors