Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos on Sunday thanked President Bola Tinubu for support towards the state’s transport reform.
Sanwo-Olu gave the commendation while inspecting newly-imported rolling stock for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line project, at the National Theatre Train Terminal, on Sunday.
Describing the arrival of the coaches as a significant milestone, the governor said the development would boost the state’s efforts in delivering an efficient and modern rail service.
He said the delivery of the rolling stock was made possible through the support of the federal government.
He said the commitment of the Tinubu administration to Nigeria’s infrastructure development was commendable. (NAN)
“We are here today to inspect the newly-delivered coaches for the Blue Line project. These are brand-new coaches. It is part of our ongoing commitment to improving public transportation.
“We thank President Bola Tinubu for his support. His vision and encouragement have made this possible.
“This whole funding and the capacity for us as a state government to have embarked on this very transaction was made possible by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who supported us financially and extensively in the procurement of this additional rolling stock,” he said.
The governor said the new coaches will complement existing ones and help to reduce turnaround time, thereby significantly cutting travel time for millions of Lagos residents.
