The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has noted with concern a report published by openbusinessng.com alleging that landlords and residents in a community within the Ojo area of Lagos State staged a protest over a purported plan to demolish more than 300 homes for a rail project. The
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has commenced the next phase of its compensation payment process for property owners affected by the Blue Line Depot project. As part of this phase, duly enumerated landlords have been formally presented with their compensation disclosures. These disclosures provide a detailed breakdown
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) is aware of the videos currently circulating online posted by @darksinned.ela, highlighting the challenges faced by commuters and a specific encounter with a bus supervisor. We appreciate the feedback provided, as it helps strengthen our regulatory oversight and improve service delivery across
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has moved a step closer to completing the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line infrastructure following a critical stakeholder engagement with tenants of properties located at the proposed Blue Line depot site at Okokomaiko. The meeting, held at the palace of
In further recognition of her significant contributions to the Lagos transport ecosystem, the Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Akinajo, has been conferred with a Distinguished Fellowship of the Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI). The honour was announced during a courtesy
The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 percent increase in fares across all Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) schemes, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard routes. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the approval following a passionate appeal from regulated public transport operators, who raised concerns over the sustainability of
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) acknowledges recent reports and social media footage highlighting passenger discomfort on the Oyingbo–Agbado train service due to technical issues affecting the air conditioning system. We sincerely apologize to our valued commuters for the heat and inconvenience experienced during their journey. As part
The Lagos State Government has expressed deep concern over the actions of certain mini-bus operators, popularly known as Korope, who blocked traffic along the busy CMS–Lekki–Epe Expressway on Tuesday, 17th, and Wednesday, 18th 2026. The disruption is contrary to the spirit and letter of the agreements jointly reached between
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced a new award initiative to recognize the most responsive bus operating company to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), as part of a strategic partnership aimed at improving transit accessibility across Lagos State. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by
The Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Akinajo, has reaffirmed Lagos State University’s (LASU) School of Transport and Logistics as a key source of skilled manpower for the rapidly growing transportation sector in Lagos and across Nigeria. Engr. Akinajo made this remark
