The Lagos State Government has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government to kickstart exploratory work on the 68-kilometer Green Line rail project.
The rail line will connect Marina to the Lekki Free Trade Zone, traversing key areas such as Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ajah.
The announcement was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, during a Citizen/Media Stakeholders Forum organized by the Ministry on Monday.
He disclosed that the agreement was signed with the Federal Government’s Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), as detailed in a statement posted on the official Facebook page of the Lagos State Government.
“The Lagos State Government has said it has signed an MoU with the Federal Government’s Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) to kickstart exploratory work on the development of the Green Line project,” the statement read in part.
The Green Line rail project is expected to enhance connectivity and support economic activities along one of Africa’s fastest-growing industrial corridors, contributing significantly to the state’s infrastructure and development
