Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday Appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his backing of the state’s transport reform, as Lagos takes delivery of new rail coaches.
Sanwo-Olu gave the commendation while inspecting the newly imported rolling stock for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line project at the National Theatre Train Terminal.
Describing the arrival of the new rail coaches as a significant milestone, the governor said the development would boost the state’s efforts to deliver an efficient and modern rail service.
He noted that the delivery of the rolling stock was made possible through the support of the Federal Government.
The governor praised the Tinubu administration’s commitment to infrastructure development across Nigeria.
“We are here today to inspect the newly delivered coaches for the Blue Line project. These are brand-new coaches and part of our ongoing commitment to improving public transportation.
We thank President Bola Tinubu for his support. His vision and encouragement have made this possible.
This entire funding and the capacity for us, as a state government, to embark on this transaction were made possible by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who supported us financially and extensively in the procurement of this additional rolling stock,” he said.
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According to him, the new coaches will complement the existing ones and help reduce turnaround time, thereby significantly cutting travel time for millions of Lagos residents.
The governor also reiterated his administration’s commitment to its THEMES Plus agenda.
He pledged to complete the rail project on schedule, assuring that the trains would meet the highest standards of safety and comfort.
“With this new set, we are doubling the capacity we currently have on the Blue Line.
This means that, once deployed, there will be a reduction in journey time, a faster turnaround, and a more reliable and predictable train experience on the Blue Line,” he added.
