Lagos-Ibadan rail line construction to be completed in December 2018 Lagos-Ibadan rail line construction to be completed in December 2018
- Acting President yemi Osinbajo was in Lagos on Tuesday, March 7 for the flag-off of the Lagos-Ibadan rail line
- The acting president spoke glowingly about the administration of Muhammadu Buhari and made more promises to Nigerians
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has promised Nigerians that the Lagos-Ibadan rail line project flagged off on Tuesday, March 7 would be completed in December 2018.
Lagos-Ibadan rail line construction to be completed in December 2018
Ajimobi, Amaechi, Osinbajo and Ambode at the event
Osinbajo, who spoke at the ground-breaking ceremony of the segment II of the project with extension to the Lagos port complex in Apapa, recalled that President Buhari, during his visit to China in January 2016, reopened negotiation on the Chinese support for the project under the Lagos-Kano modernization project.
He said the ground breaking ceremony marked the commencement of the government’s plan to move speedily to improve transport links with Lagos, which he called the national economic nerve-centre and major port, to other state capitals across the country.
“An active and vibrant railway system confers many benefits on the society. Our ultimate goal is to restore a railway using culture for both commercial and personal transportation..
He said: “A direct benefit of this project is that containers and goods from the Apapa Port will now be transported by rail thereby reducing the number of trailers and other heavy duty vehicles on our roads.
Lagos-Ibadan rail line construction to be completed in December 2018
Osinbajo, Ambode and Oba Akiolu
“A direct consequence of this project would be less productive man hours wasted on the roads due to traffic gridlock and bad roads due to heavy duty vehicles.
"In addition, we expect government to expend fewer resources on road repair and maintenance once the rail line takes off and reduce the pressure of articulated vehicles on our roads.”
Ambode thanked President Buhari for approving the right of way for the proposed Red Line Light Rail project by his administration.
He also implored the Nigeria Railway Cooperation to cooperate with the state government during the construction of the red line.
“We thank the federal government of Nigeria under the able leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari for prioritizing this landmark project which will greatly complement our efforts to deliver a transport system that is befitting of a modern city state.
"It is also important to note that the Lagos Red Line rail will share the same corridor and right of way with the Lagos-Abeokuta-Ibadan Rail Line.
“We thank the federal government for grating approval for the right of way for the red line.
"I want to use this opportunity to implore the federal government particularly the Nigeria Railway Corporation to cooperate with us during the construction of the red line as we work with them to make the Lagos Abeokuta rail a big success,” Governor Ambode said.
In his own speech earlier, the minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said that on assumption of office, President Muhammadu Buhari prioritised the completion of rail projects across the country.
He said the president challenged the ministry to hit the ground running to ensure that the project is delivered in record time.
Some of those at the event include governor of Ogun state, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, his Oyo state counterpart, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Senate Chief Whip, Senator Olusola Adeyeye, members of the Federal Executive Council, members of the Lagos state Executive Council, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional rulers, stakeholders in the transport industry, among others.
He said: “A direct benefit of this project is that containers and goods from the Apapa Port will now be transported by rail thereby reducing the number of trailers and other heavy duty vehicles on our roads.
Lagos-Ibadan rail line construction to be completed in December 2018
“A direct consequence of this project would be less productive man hours wasted on the roads due to traffic gridlock and bad roads due to heavy duty vehicles.
"In addition, we expect government to expend fewer resources on road repair and maintenance once the rail line takes off and reduce the pressure of articulated vehicles on our roads.”
Ambode thanked President Buhari for approving the right of way for the proposed Red Line Light Rail project by his administration.
He also implored the Nigeria Railway Cooperation to cooperate with the state government during the construction of the red line.
“We thank the federal government of Nigeria under the able leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari for prioritizing this landmark project which will greatly complement our efforts to deliver a transport system that is befitting of a modern city state.
"It is also important to note that the Lagos Red Line rail will share the same corridor and right of way with the Lagos-Abeokuta-Ibadan Rail Line.
“We thank the federal government for grating approval for the right of way for the red line.
"I want to use this opportunity to implore the federal government particularly the Nigeria Railway Corporation to cooperate with us during the construction of the red line as we work with them to make the Lagos Abeokuta rail a big success,” Governor Ambode said.
In his own speech earlier, the minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said that on assumption of office, President Muhammadu Buhari prioritised the completion of rail projects across the country.
He said the president challenged the ministry to hit the ground running to ensure that the project is delivered in record time.
Some of those at the event include governor of Ogun state, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, his Oyo state counterpart, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Senate Chief Whip, Senator Olusola Adeyeye, members of the Federal Executive Council, members of the Lagos state Executive Council, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional rulers, stakeholders in the transport industry, among others.
- The acting president spoke glowingly about the administration of Muhammadu Buhari and made more promises to Nigerians
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has promised Nigerians that the Lagos-Ibadan rail line project flagged off on Tuesday, March 7 would be completed in December 2018.
Lagos-Ibadan rail line construction to be completed in December 2018
Osinbajo, who spoke at the ground-breaking ceremony of the segment II of the project with extension to the Lagos port complex in Apapa, recalled that President Buhari, during his visit to China in January 2016, reopened negotiation on the Chinese support for the project under the Lagos-Kano modernization project.
He said the ground breaking ceremony marked the commencement of the government’s plan to move speedily to improve transport links with Lagos, which he called the national economic nerve-centre and major port, to other state capitals across the country.
“An active and vibrant railway system confers many benefits on the society. Our ultimate goal is to restore a railway using culture for both commercial and personal transportation..
He said: “A direct benefit of this project is that containers and goods from the Apapa Port will now be transported by rail thereby reducing the number of trailers and other heavy duty vehicles on our roads.
Lagos-Ibadan rail line construction to be completed in December 2018
“A direct consequence of this project would be less productive man hours wasted on the roads due to traffic gridlock and bad roads due to heavy duty vehicles.
"In addition, we expect government to expend fewer resources on road repair and maintenance once the rail line takes off and reduce the pressure of articulated vehicles on our roads.”
Ambode thanked President Buhari for approving the right of way for the proposed Red Line Light Rail project by his administration.
He also implored the Nigeria Railway Cooperation to cooperate with the state government during the construction of the red line.
“We thank the federal government of Nigeria under the able leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari for prioritizing this landmark project which will greatly complement our efforts to deliver a transport system that is befitting of a modern city state.
"It is also important to note that the Lagos Red Line rail will share the same corridor and right of way with the Lagos-Abeokuta-Ibadan Rail Line.
“We thank the federal government for grating approval for the right of way for the red line.
"I want to use this opportunity to implore the federal government particularly the Nigeria Railway Corporation to cooperate with us during the construction of the red line as we work with them to make the Lagos Abeokuta rail a big success,” Governor Ambode said.
In his own speech earlier, the minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said that on assumption of office, President Muhammadu Buhari prioritised the completion of rail projects across the country.
He said the president challenged the ministry to hit the ground running to ensure that the project is delivered in record time.
Some of those at the event include governor of Ogun state, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, his Oyo state counterpart, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Senate Chief Whip, Senator Olusola Adeyeye, members of the Federal Executive Council, members of the Lagos state Executive Council, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional rulers, stakeholders in the transport industry, among others.
He said: “A direct benefit of this project is that containers and goods from the Apapa Port will now be transported by rail thereby reducing the number of trailers and other heavy duty vehicles on our roads.
Lagos-Ibadan rail line construction to be completed in December 2018
"In addition, we expect government to expend fewer resources on road repair and maintenance once the rail line takes off and reduce the pressure of articulated vehicles on our roads.”
Ambode thanked President Buhari for approving the right of way for the proposed Red Line Light Rail project by his administration.
He also implored the Nigeria Railway Cooperation to cooperate with the state government during the construction of the red line.
“We thank the federal government of Nigeria under the able leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari for prioritizing this landmark project which will greatly complement our efforts to deliver a transport system that is befitting of a modern city state.
"It is also important to note that the Lagos Red Line rail will share the same corridor and right of way with the Lagos-Abeokuta-Ibadan Rail Line.
“We thank the federal government for grating approval for the right of way for the red line.
"I want to use this opportunity to implore the federal government particularly the Nigeria Railway Corporation to cooperate with us during the construction of the red line as we work with them to make the Lagos Abeokuta rail a big success,” Governor Ambode said.
In his own speech earlier, the minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said that on assumption of office, President Muhammadu Buhari prioritised the completion of rail projects across the country.
He said the president challenged the ministry to hit the ground running to ensure that the project is delivered in record time.
Some of those at the event include governor of Ogun state, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, his Oyo state counterpart, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Senate Chief Whip, Senator Olusola Adeyeye, members of the Federal Executive Council, members of the Lagos state Executive Council, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional rulers, stakeholders in the transport industry, among others.
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