On Tuesday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the upcoming deployment of 50 electric buses for passenger operations in the state.
This initiative is part of a pilot phase following the successful proof of concept on the feasibility of non-combustible engines as substitutes for fuel-powered vehicles.
The governor emphasized that this move aligns with Lagos’ zero-carbon program, aiming to transform into an emission-neutral city by 2050.
Governor Sanwo-Olu made this announcement during the commissioning of the fourth flyover along the Lagos Rail Mass Transit red line corridor.
The completion of the 37-kilometer rail network connecting Lagos and Ogun states is a significant milestone for the region.
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In a statement released on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu revealed that the state would take delivery of an additional 100 units of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses from the federal government in the first quarter of the next year.
These buses will be deployed on defined routes, with plans to increase the fleet to about 1,000 units by the end of the following year.
“We remain committed to delivering a transport system that is safe, sustainable, integrated, seamless, and with the potential to drive the socio-economic growth and development of Lagos and the country,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
The governor also expressed gratitude for the near completion of the rail network and highlighted the state’s commitment to providing a transport system that enhances connectivity and promotes safety.
Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, inaugurated the Ikeja flyover during the event.
He praised the project as a “signature achievement” and commended Lagos as an ideal model for other states due to its policy consistency and unbroken governance progression.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, urged motorists and commuters to adhere strictly to safety rules when using the flyover.
He emphasized that illegal activities, such as hawking and selling on and under the bridge, were prohibited.
The Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, provided details on the Ikeja Overpass, explaining its design to maximize the efficiency of Red Line and NRC train schedules by minimizing delays associated with level crossings.
She also announced that the Mushin flyover, the last of the five flyovers along the Red Line alignment, is nearing completion and will be commissioned before February.
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