The Lagos State Government on Tuesday revealed that over 2 million passengers have been transported on the Blue Rail Line since its launch in September, 2023, while state-run buses have moved over 60 million passengers since May 2019.
Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this on Tuesday during the Year 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa. Lagos.
The event marked the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term, showcasing major strides in the transport sector under the THEMES+ agenda.
Osiyemi highlighted that the Lagos State Transport Policy, launched in May 2024, is now in its implementation phase, focusing on inclusivity, safety, affordability, and sustainability.
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On rail developments, he noted that Phase 1 of the Blue Line (Marina to Mile 2) has served over 2 million passengers, with Phase 2 (Mile 2 to Okokomaiko) in progress adding that Phase 1 of the Red Line (Agbado to Oyingbo) is now operational with eight stations and additional rolling stocks procured, while Phase 2 (Oyingbo to link Blue Line at National Theatre) is underway.
In the State owned bus operations, he revealed that over 60 million commuters have been served since 2019, with daily ridership exceeding 40,000, noting that plans are on to deploy new buses with Quality Bus Corridors under construction. The Abule Egba Bus Terminal has also been commissioned.
For water transport, Osiyemi stated that 15 locally-built Omibus Ferries have been launched and are in operation, with the Ijegun Egba Terminal now open.
He said that the OMI EKO project, in partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD), will deliver 25 terminals and 78 electric ferries.
“Over 280,000 passengers have used ferry services in the past year, and 12 boats have been upgraded to meet safety standards,” Osiyemi added.
On road infrastructure and traffic management, the Commissioner said 49 junction improvement projects have been completed, including ongoing ones at Ikorodu, Iju, and Allen-Opebi-Toyin.
He added that solar-powered Traffic Signal Lights, road markings covering 67.9km, new medians, laybys, and 3,941 parking slots have also been provided.
Additionally, Osiyemi announced that the deployed Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras have detected over 470,000 traffic violations stating that the Vehicle Inspection Service issued over 1 million roadworthiness certificates, while LASDRI trained more than 32,000 drivers.
He also mentioned that LASTMA trained over 800 personnel, evacuated over 100 broken-down vehicles, and revived its school safety advocacy program across 59 schools.
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday revealed that over 2 million passengers have been transported on the Blue Rail Line since its launch in September, 2023, while state-run buses have moved over 60 million passengers since May 2019.
Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this on Tuesday during the Year 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa. Lagos.
The event marked the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term, showcasing major strides in the transport sector under the THEMES+ agenda.
Osiyemi highlighted that the Lagos State Transport Policy, launched in May 2024, is now in its implementation phase, focusing on inclusivity, safety, affordability, and sustainability.
On rail developments, he noted that Phase 1 of the Blue Line (Marina to Mile 2) has served over 2 million passengers, with Phase 2 (Mile 2 to Okokomaiko) in progress adding that Phase 1 of the Red Line (Agbado to Oyingbo) is now operational with eight stations and additional rolling stocks procured, while Phase 2 (Oyingbo to link Blue Line at National Theatre) is underway.
In the State owned bus operations, he revealed that over 60 million commuters have been served since 2019, with daily ridership exceeding 40,000, noting that plans are on to deploy new buses with Quality Bus Corridors under construction. The Abule Egba Bus Terminal has also been commissioned.
For water transport, Osiyemi stated that 15 locally-built Omibus Ferries have been launched and are in operation, with the Ijegun Egba Terminal now open.
He said that the OMI EKO project, in partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD), will deliver 25 terminals and 78 electric ferries.
“Over 280,000 passengers have used ferry services in the past year, and 12 boats have been upgraded to meet safety standards,” Osiyemi added.
On road infrastructure and traffic management, the Commissioner said 49 junction improvement projects have been completed, including ongoing ones at Ikorodu, Iju, and Allen-Opebi-Toyin.
He added that solar-powered Traffic Signal Lights, road markings covering 67.9km, new medians, laybys, and 3,941 parking slots have also been provided.
Additionally, Osiyemi announced that the deployed Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras have detected over 470,000 traffic violations stating that the Vehicle Inspection Service issued over 1 million roadworthiness certificates, while LASDRI trained more than 32,000 drivers.
He also mentioned that LASTMA trained over 800 personnel, evacuated over 100 broken-down vehicles, and revived its school safety advocacy program across 59 schools.
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