Gov. Sanwo-Olu Reveals They Took Buhari On A Train Ride On Their New Rail System.

 The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a writing which he made public, confirmed that they took the president, His excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari on a train ride to experience firsthand their new rail system. According to Sanwo-Olu, the Blue Line Rail was also commissioned by the president. The governor wrote thus, and I quote:

“The Lagos Blue Line Rail was also commissioned by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari.”

The Lagos Blue Line Rail project is a 27-kilometre rail system from Marina to Okokomaiko. Its construction was divided into phases for ease of implementation. It is expected to move more than 500,000 passengers when the entire line is eventually completed.

"The commissioning which took place today, is the first phase of the Blue Line Rail, which is a 13 kilometer stretch from Marina to Mile 2, covering 5 stations, and expected to transport 250,000 passengers daily."

"The groundbreaking for the second phase was also done by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, who witnessed the signing of the contract for the commencement of the project’s second phase, which will cover a 14-kilometre stretch from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko."

"We took Mr. President on a train ride to experience firsthand our new rail system."

"The development of our dear state’s audacious rail infrastructure project was done to increase mobility for commuters and raise productivity to energise the state economy."

"The ongoing construction on the Red Line, which extends 37-kilometre from Agbado to Ebute Metta, has reached an advanced stage, and is on course to be completed in due time."

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There were many who came under the comments section of this post to share their thoughts and opinions on this issue of the rail project. One commenter called it a great and fantastic job.

There was another commenter who said that it’s a true sign that Nigeria is truly moving forward in terms of so many good and modern infrastructure and development. The commenter also said it is a great achievement by the APC government under the leadership of His Excellency, the governor of Lagos state, Samwo-Olu, whom was described as PMB. The commenter went further to write and I quote:

“.It will surely help to make lives more comfortable for the people of Lagos state, through a very cheap and affordable rail transportation system.It will also disconggest the traffic system in Orile/Badagry express way. Congratulations to the people of Lagos state. But I think, security of all the Trains passengers lives and continuous efforts to stop the vandalisations of those beautiful projects must always be put into considerations. Both by the states and Federal government of Nigeria.”

Source credit: Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu's official social media page.