The Lagos State Government has recorded a major transportation milestone, announcing that the Blue Line Rail has transported over two million passengers since its launch, while state-operated BRT buses move an average of 42,000 commuters daily.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa. The briefing marked the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term and highlighted achievements under the THEMES+ agenda.
Osiyemi noted that the Lagos State Transport Policy, introduced in May 2024, is now being fully implemented, with a focus on inclusivity, safety, affordability, and sustainability.
Providing updates on rail infrastructure, the Commissioner revealed that Phase 1 of the Blue Line Rail, which runs from Marina to Mile 2, has already served over two million passengers. Construction of Phase 2, extending the line to Okokomaiko, is in progress.
He added that Phase 1 of the Red Line Rail, linking Agbado to Oyingbo, is now operational with eight stations and new rolling stock, while Phase 2—which will connect to the Blue Line at the National Theatre—is also underway.
In the area of road-based transport, Osiyemi disclosed that state-owned BRT buses have transported more than 60 million commuters since 2019, with daily ridership now surpassing 40,000. New buses are set to be deployed, and several Quality Bus Corridors are under construction. The newly commissioned Abule Egba Bus Terminal is also expected to improve transit services in that corridor.
The Commissioner also highlighted developments in water transport. Fifteen locally-built Omibus ferries have been launched, and the Ijegun Egba Terminal is now operational. The OMI EKO project, in collaboration with the French Development Agency (AFD), is set to deliver 25 terminals and 78 electric ferries. In the past year alone, ferry services have catered to over 280,000 passengers, with 12 boats upgraded to meet safety standards.
On traffic and road infrastructure, Osiyemi announced the completion of 49 junction improvement projects, with major works ongoing at Ikorodu, Iju, and the Allen-Opebi-Toyin axis. Enhancements also include solar-powered traffic signals, 67.9 kilometers of road markings, new medians, laybys, and nearly 4,000 parking slots.
Enforcement and driver education have also seen progress. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras have recorded over 470,000 traffic violations.
The Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) issued over one million roadworthiness certificates, while the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) trained more than 32,000 drivers.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) also trained over 800 personnel, evacuated more than 100 broken-down vehicles, and revitalized its school safety advocacy program across 59 schools.
