The Lagos State Government has announced that over two million passengers have been transported via the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line since its launch, signaling significant progress in the state’s transportation sector.
Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, revealed the milestone during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, as part of activities marking Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second-term anniversary.
“Phase One of the Blue Line Rail, which runs from Marina to Mile 2, has already served over two million passengers,” Osiyemi stated, adding that construction is underway on Phase Two, which will extend the rail to Okokomaiko.
He also gave updates on the Red Line Rail project, noting that its Phase One — from Agbado to Oyingbo — is now operational with eight stations. “We have also procured additional rolling stock, and work is underway on Phase Two, which will link the Red Line with the Blue Line at the National Theatre,” he said.
On road transport, Osiyemi reported that Lagos state-run buses now transport over 42,000 commuters daily and have served more than 60 million passengers since 2019. “We are working on deploying new buses and developing Quality Bus Corridors,” he added.
Water transportation was not left out. “We have launched 15 locally-built Omibus Ferries… and more than 280,000 passengers used ferry services in the past year,” said the Commissioner.
He also mentioned that the state is collaborating with the French Development Agency to deliver 25 terminals and 78 electric ferries under the OMI EKO project.
Osiyemi also highlighted progress in traffic management, road infrastructure, and the deployment of technology for enforcement. “We’ve completed 49 junction improvement projects, installed solar-powered traffic lights, and detected over 470,000 traffic violations using Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras,” he noted.
As part of road safety measures, the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute has trained over 32,000 drivers, while the Vehicle Inspection Service has issued more than one million roadworthiness certificates.
“Our vision is to build a safe, efficient, and multi-modal transport system in Lagos, and we are steadily delivering on that promise,” Osiyemi concluded.
