Lagos Signs MoU With Firm In China For 68km Rail Project To Connect VI, Lekki, Ajah

The Lagos State Government has formalized an agreement with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the development of the state’s third metro rail project, the 68km Green Line.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, currently attending the China-Africa Cooperation Summit, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on behalf of the state on Thursday.

The Green Line, which will stretch from the Lekki Free Zone to the Marina, will integrate with the Blue Line at the Marina, enhancing Lagos’ transportation network.

“Lagos, yet another Metro line? Absolutely! The Green Line Metro is here.

“Today, we signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to bring this ambitious project to life.

“The Green Line is a 68km rail line designed to run from the Lekki Free Zone to Marina, connecting with the Blue Line at Marina,” the statement read in part

Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized that the Green Line will connect vital areas such as Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ajah, initially projected to carry 500,000 passengers daily, with capacity expected to exceed one million as demand increases.