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Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has begun stakeholder engagements as a precursor to scoping activities for the Purple Line rail project, a component of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) system.
This is contained in a statement posted by LAMATA on its official X handle on Monday, February 3, 2025.
“A team from LAMATA visited Ikeja and Agege local government areas as well as Ojodu Local Council Development Authority to initiate discussions with local stakeholders, today.
“The Purple Line will cross two local governments in Ogun and five local governments and four local council development areas,” it said.
The authority said that during the visit, officials of the councils expressed support for the project.
It quoted the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Dr Balogun Mojeed, as affirming commitment to the project and emphasising its potential to improve the lives of Lagos residents and contribute to the state’s development into a smart city.
LAMATA quoted Agege Local Government Chairman, Mr Kola Egunjobi, represented by Mr Rasheed Adaranijo, as assuring of the council’s readiness to support the initiative.
It added that Mr David Odunmbaku of Ojodu Local Council Development Area commended Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for undertaking such an impactful project.
“The LRMT Purple Line, a 57km rail line, stretching from Redemption Camp in Ogun State to Volkswagen area along the Lagos Badagry Expressway, will feature 17 stations.
“It is designed to integrate with the Red Line at Agege, the Blue Line at Volkswagen, and the Yellow Line at Isheri-Osun, creating a comprehensive and interconnected public transportation network,” it said.
By Chiazo Ogbolu
