The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) today continued its engagement with residents of a parcel of land identified for the siting of the depot for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line at Okokomaiko. The engagement, led by the Technical Adviser, Rail Transport, Engr. Olasunkanmi Okusaga focused
In a decisive move to strengthen commuter safety and promote gender equity, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has launched the “Soro Soke” (Speak Up) Campaign, aimed at tackling sexual harassment across public transport systems in Lagos. The campaign was unveiled during a high-level stakeholders’ engagement held today
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) expresses deep sorrow and extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of Miss Elizabeth Fresh, whose life was tragically lost after being knocked down by a bus operated by one of the Bus Operating Companies (BOCs) under the Authority’s regulation. The incident
The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line will operate an enhanced service schedule on Sunday, 28 December 2025, to cater to the mobility needs of concertgoers attending the “G.O.A.T: The Greatest Of All Time Experience” headlined by Wizkid at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. The concert will run
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) expresses its profound sorrow over the unfortunate death of a man on Monday at the Lateef Jakande Railway Station, Agbado. Reports circulating on fidelcommonlinenews.com, which claimed that the train involved was an “Oyingbo-Agbado bound Mass Transit train operated by First Metro Nigeria
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) wishes to issue a Caveat Emptor to the general public—especially schools, educational institutions, and organized groups—regarding excursions on any of our transport facilities, including the LRMT Rail Services. We categorically state that LAMATA does not charge any fees, levies, or administrative costs
Commuters heading to The Experience 2025 can now travel with ease as the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has approved extended operations on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line for the event weekend. To manage the anticipated surge in passenger movement to and from Lagos
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), and representatives of informal bus operators have concluded a final stakeholder meeting ahead of the commencement of exclusive regulated bus operations of the Lekki–Epe Bus Reform Scheme, scheduled to begin on December
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) joined the Lagos State Delegation and our partner, Greenplinth Africa, at COP30 in Brazil, as part of our overarching vision for contributing to global discussions on sustainable urban transitions and the development of carbon markets. As Lagos advances its climate and mobility
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) today marked a major infrastructure milestone with the formal handover of a newly completed office complex to the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC). The ceremony highlights the state government’s commitment to responsible development, strategic partnership, and infrastructural renewal in Lagos State. The
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA)’s efforts to eliminate cash collection in regulated public transport are yielding results, as four individuals have been jailed for the offense. They are Aiyankhe Samuel, Ejikeme Nkendinma, Ajayi Oluwafemi, and Sakiru Ajani, who pleaded guilty to a three-count charge for unauthorized collection
Today marks the first anniversary of the commercial passenger operation of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line, another project that signals our commitment to actualizing the Lagos Strategic Transport Master Plan (LSTMP). In its first year, the Red Line has successfully transitioned from a conceptual project to a
The LAMATA 2025 International Conference on Sustainable Urban Mobility (SUMConference25) concluded today with the release of the Lagos Communiqué on Sustainable Urban Mobility for African Cities. The three-day event, themed “Harnessing Clean Urban Transport Innovation and Investment in Africa,”successfully moved the dialogue from theory to concrete commitments, establishing a
The environmental and technological imperative of clean transport dominated presentations on the second day of the 2025 LAMATA International Conference on Sustainable Urban Mobility (SUMConference25), with discussions led by the Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, and the General Manager of the Lagos State
The 2025 International Conference on Sustainable Urban Mobility (SUMConference25) kicked off today in Lagos with a powerful declaration from the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, that clean transport is an urgent “prerequisite for competitiveness and public health, not a
LAMATA is raising the bar on project implementation by strengthening its commitment to Environment, Social, Health, and Safety (ESHS) standards. The ESHS department of LAMATA launched a new capacity-building series, kicking things off with a well-attended in-house workshop. The event, which saw Managing Director, Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo in
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The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) today hosted a critical roundtable discussion on emission management, unveiling its ambitious strategies to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in Lagos by 2050. The session brought together key stakeholders from the transport and environmental sectors at the LAMATA head office to discuss the
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu today announced a 30 percent reduction in the fare of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line just as he commissioned the newly constructed Abule Egba Bus Terminal, a key infrastructure project designed to enhance public transportation in the State. With the
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Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has expressed satisfaction with the progress of transport interchange projects in Lagos, funded by the Lagos State government and the AFD. A team led by Country Director Xavier Muron recently conducted an on the spot assessment of the two interchange hub projects at Marina
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EPIC Awards 12 Projects to Improve Air Quality Monitoring and Data Access The awardees are the first of 26 coming projects to receive awards during this round of funding to enhance air quality infrastructure and drive national-level impact on air pollution across 16 countries. The Energy Policy Institute at
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Blue Line to get new trains soon Six additional train sets will be in Lagos very soon to strengthen the capacity of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue and Red Lines to deliver value to commuters and thereby increase the economic viability of the state. The six train
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Lagos transport system received a boost today from the African Development Bank (AfDB) with a promise to work with the Lagos State Government through the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to develop another rail line. The Bank is also interested in partnering with LAMATA to expand the
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COMPENSATION RATES FOR THE AFFECTED PERSONS/ PROPERTIES UNDER THE PROPOSED QUALITY BUS CORRIDOR PROJECTS – IYANA IPAJA TO AYOBO AND ANTHONY-OSHODI-ONIPANU AND OJUELEGBA-IDI ARABA-ILASAMAJA In view of the Lagos State Government’s intention to implement four Quality Bus Corridors (QBCs) at Iyana Ipaja- Ayobo; Anthony-Oshodi; Onipanu-Oshodi and Ojuelegba-Idi Araba-Ilasamaja, the
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Full passenger operations on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line will commence on Tuesday, 15th October 2024, Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abimbola Akinajo affirmed today. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will lead his executive council members and other dignitaries on the passenger operations
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The Lagos State Government has outlined measures to transform the urban transport sector into one that produces clean energy with the incorporation of the use of hydroelectricity, CNG, biomass, geothermal energy, and renewable energy sources such as wind power and solar energy. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed
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The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line will from Monday, 12th August 2024 upscale the number of trips from 54 to 72 per day. The current schedule for Sunday operations remained unchanged. Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo announced weekend that
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Today, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority commenced the trial run for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line in preparation for the start of passenger operations, after weeks of engineering, speed, and weight tests. The test run successfully simulated, and demonstrated track sharing arrangement with the Nigerian
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Buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas will be deployed for passenger operations in Lagos in the last quarter of this year barring any unforeseen hitches. The news is coming against the backdrop of the plan by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to introduce the use of biogas
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The construction of two interchange hubs at Mile 2 and Marina commenced today with the groundbreaking ceremony performed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi leading Agence Francaise De Development (AFD) and the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (LAMATA) officials at the event. The interchange project
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At the 10th Lagos International Climate Change Summit, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) took centre stage, showcasing its new Multimodal Transport Plan as a weapon against climate change. The Summit itself emphasized the urgency of climate action, with a focus on securing funds and developing local initiatives
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The 25% fare rebate on regulated public transport buses, ferry and train services, ends on Sunday, June 2nd 2024. From Monday, 3rd June 2024, transport fare on all regulated transport services in the state return to its original fare to 100%. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu last February 23rd had announced
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We are pleased to announce that the bid price opening for the construction of the Quality Bus Corridor (QBC) scheduled as follows: Date – Monday, June 3rd, 2024 Time – 12:00Noon Local time Venue – Conference Room, LAMATA Place, Km 15, Ikorodu Road, Ketu-Ojota Cloverleaf Interchange, Ketu, Lagos
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We are aware of a viral video depicting individuals demanding money from pedestrians carrying loads using the pedestrian bridge in Yaba, Lagos State. This behaviour is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Pedestrian bridges are public infrastructure for safe and free movement. There is absolutely no requirement for
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For reliability and sustainability of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line, the system’s independent power system has been completed and currently undergoing testing. The power system, with its six sub stations, installed along the corridor, is aimed at improving the efficiency and reliability of the Blue Line.
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Following the commissioning of infrastructure for the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has hinted of the preliminary work on the Green and Purple Lines. At the commissioning of the first phase of LRMT Red Line by
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The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) is aware of a viral video in which a group of ladies claimed that an official asked that payment for train ride should be made to a personal bank account due to their inability to make payment via available POS machines arising
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The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) is in receipt of a trending video showing one of the drivers attached to the dedicated security team for the protection of transport infrastructure engaging in extorting money from a member of the public, alleged to have violated the Bus Rapid Transit
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With six rail lines, one monorail, 14 Bus Rapid transit corridor and over 20 water routes in the offing, Lagos will become foreign direct investment paradise, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) Managing Director, Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo has said. “Our strategic transport master plan provides for six rail
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line project would create thousands of jobs, improve mobility and regenerate communities along the 31-kilometre long corridor from Agbado (Ogun State) to Marina (Lagos State).[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, stated this after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In fulfilment of its promise to compensate project affected parties while establishing the right of ways for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red line project in Ogun State, the Lagos State Government has commenced payment of compensation to about 800 people comprising tenants and property owners.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The compensation process
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the spirit of the Lagos-Ogun States Joint Development Commission, an eight-man committee has been set by both states to facilitate the prompt delivery of the right-of-way for the triple-fold components of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line rail project at Agbado Ogun State. The projects are
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All fixed infrastructure for the first phases of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue and Red lines would be completed by the fourth quarter of 2022, Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo has assured. She said testing and commissioning of both
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Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo and Special Adviser, Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Mrs. Aramide Adeyoye during Governor Sanwo-Olu’s visit to
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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on a site inspection of the rail project construction.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has assured the Lagos State Government of prompt implementation of transport projects the agency is providing funding and technical support. AFD is supporting the Lagos State Government through the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) for the development of eight Quality Bus
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a dedicated security team for the monitoring of transport infrastructure and the enforcement of extant rules on the use of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) regulation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Approval for the dedicated security team followed incessant damage to transport infrastructure and violation of the
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Lagos State House of Assembly has endorsed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s vision to have two rail lines operational by 2022. The State is currently constructing the infrastructure for the Blue Line, which would run from Marina, lagos to Okokomaiko while the Red, whose construction is to begin soon, will
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has assured residents of areas hosting projects associated with the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line project that adequate security arrangement would be made to safeguard lives and property.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Speaking on behalf of the Managing Director, Engr. Abimbola Akinajo, at a stakeholder
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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu commissions the MMA Mafoluku Bus Terminal.
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Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, at the launch of a major subset of the Bus Reform Initiative (BRI), The First and Last Mile Bus Scheme (FLM) an Initiative to serve the inner communities of Lagos State.
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LAMATA in partnership with the German Agency for International Development (GIZ) Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI) program and Walk21 Foundation based
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Transport Committee of the Lagos State House of Assembly visited the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to access its role in the Traffic Management and Transportation pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration.
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Oshodi – Abule Egba Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system has been flagged off for passenger operation. Mr. Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu supported by state officials, performed the unveiling of the commissioning stone for the BRT system
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Lagos State Secretariat Bus Station, built as part of the Bus Reform Initiative to provide easy access to transport services around the seat of Lagos State Government
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