The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has highlighted major achievements recorded under the administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu as the State marks the third year of the Governor’s second term in office.
Speaking during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing, the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the State Government has continued to transform Lagos into a modern megacity through strategic investments in rail, road, water transportation, traffic management, and sustainable mobility initiatives.
According to the Commissioner, the administration has intensified efforts aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving connectivity through several ongoing and completed transport projects across the State.
Among the major achievements highlighted were the expansion of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit system, including the ongoing Blue Line Phase II project from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko, increased operations on the Red Line Rail, and the introduction of additional train coaches to improve passenger movement and reduce waiting time.
The Ministry also revealed that over 3.5 million passengers have used the Blue Rail Line, while Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL) has transported more than 60 million passengers since inception, with over 42,000 commuters currently using the buses daily across different corridors.
In the area of traffic management, the State Government embarked on major junction improvement projects along Toyin Street, Opebi Road, Allen Avenue, and other strategic corridors. This was alongside the installation of intelligent traffic signal lights in Ikeja, Lekki, Ikoyi, Surulere, Epe, Gbagada, and Victoria Island to improve traffic flow and road safety.
The briefing also highlighted the introduction of technology-driven transport solutions, including the E-Call Up System for trucks along the Lekki-Epe Corridor, deployment of Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, digital parking management systems, and the expansion of the Cowry Card unified payment system across rail, buses, and ferries.
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