PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu’s inaugural trip kicks off Lagos Red Line’s commercial operations

At exactly 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, the Lagos Red Line rail departed from Platform 2 at Oyingbo Station, heading for Agbado — a suburb at the Lagos boundary.

The inaugural ride marked the commencement of the train’s commercial operations, seven months after the rail infrastructure was completed and commissioned.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu arrived at the station at 5:00 p.m., greeted by public jubilation from those invited to join the ride. Accompanying the governor were members of the state cabinet, lawmakers, corporate executives, journalists, and members of the public.

The governor personally made the boarding announcement, after which the train service began. Four minutes later, the train arrived at Yaba Station, where some passengers disembarked to connect to the Last Mile transport service for their destinations.

The train stopped at Mushin before proceeding to Oshodi and Ikeja, where Sanwo-Olu and his entourage disembarked. The journey took 34 minutes from Oyingbo to Ikeja.