The Lagos State Government has announced that the 68-kilometre Green Line rail project, spanning from Marina to the Lekki Free Zone, will be implemented in its entirety, rather than in phases.
This revelation was made by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, during a scoping workshop on Wednesday, marking the commencement of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, ESIA, and Resettlement Policy Framework processes for the project.
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, also shared the development via a post on its official X handle, stating that the full alignment of the route has been unveiled.
As stated by Dr Oluyinka Olumide, Honourable Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, the government’s intention is to complete the project in its entirety, rather than implementing it in phases.
This approach is distinct from previous metro projects in the state, such as the Blue Line and Red Line, which were implemented in phases, with commercial operations commencing after the completion of their respective Phase 1 segments.
At the workshop, LAMATA outlined key components of the ESIA process and revealed the 68km alignment of the Green Line, although specific route details were not publicly disclosed.
Moreover, Olumide advised property owners along the proposed corridor to regularise their building approval documents, warning that failure to do so may have consequences.
