The Lagos State Government has received a provisional commitment from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to collaborate on developing a new rail line and expanding the capacity of Lagos’ existing rail system. This development, announced by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) is a significant milestone for the city’s transportation network.
During a visit to LAMATA, AfDB Vice President for Private Sector Infrastructure and Industrialisation, Mr. Solomon Quaynor, expressed the Bank’s interest in supporting Lagos’ rail infrastructure projects. He was accompanied by Mr. Mayowa Ayodele, a specialist in Non-Sovereign Operations and Private Sector Equity, ahead of the Bank’s technical team’s upcoming assessment of the proposed 60-kilometer Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Purple Line.
Boost in transportation infrastructure
This visit follows Lagos’ pitch for investment in the Purple Line at the African Development Bank Investment Forum in Morocco, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Purple Line is a key component of the Lagos Strategic Transport Masterplan (STMP), which outlines several projects aimed at transforming the city’s transportation landscape.
The discussions with AfDB mark a promising step toward securing the funding and technical expertise necessary to realize these ambitious rail projects. The collaboration aims to enhance Lagos’ transportation infrastructure, reduce congestion, and improve the quality of life for residents of Africa’s largest city.