BREAKING: LASG signs MoU with Chinese firm for Green Line Rail construction

The Lagos State Government has formalized an agreement with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the construction of the Green Line Rail.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Thursday, highlighting the transformative potential of the project.

The 68-kilometer rail line will extend from the Lekki Free Zone to Marina, connecting with the existing Blue Line. Upon completion, the Green Line is expected to carry over 500,000 passengers daily, with projections for ridership to exceed one million as demand increases.

“This is a historic moment,” Sanwo-Olu said. “The Green Line will reshape our transport infrastructure, linking critical areas such as Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ajah. With MOFI and CHEC handling the design, financing, and operation, this line will be a game-changer for public transport in Lagos.”

The Green Line is part of the broader Lagos Strategic Transport Master Plan, which aims to establish an integrated, efficient, and rapid transit system across the state. The project complements other major rail initiatives, including the Red Line, which has already begun partial operations.

Sanwo-Olu emphasized that the rail network will not only improve transport but also stimulate economic growth by reducing travel times and connecting key communities. “We are building a city that works, improving the quality of life for millions of residents,” he added.

This announcement comes on the heels of the one-year anniversary of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line, which has already served two million passengers without major disruptions.

The Blue Line recently increased its daily trips from 54 to 72, reducing travel times between Marina and Mile 2 from 30 to 18 minutes.

With the success of the Blue Line, the state government is optimistic that the Green Line will further cement Lagos as a leader in modern urban transit systems.