- Lagos State unveils a 2050 mobility master plan, expanding rail, ferry, bus, and digital transport systems to build an integrated, low-emission transport network.
- The strategy accelerates electric mobility, CNG adoption, and smart traffic systems, aiming to reduce congestion across the state.
Lagos State has launched a long-term transport transformation strategy designed to reshape mobility across the state by 2050. Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented the plan under the Strategic Transport and Mobility Master Plan, which outlines an integrated multimodal system combining rail, buses, ferries, and digital traffic management.
Oluwaseun Osiyemi explained that the government will prioritise mass transit expansion to improve accessibility, affordability, and sustainability. The strategy will integrate rail systems, Bus Rapid Transit corridors, and structured ferry services into a unified network.
The state is developing a seven-line electric rail network. The Blue Line already operates between Marina and Mile 2, while extension works continue toward Okokomaiko. The Red Line runs between Agbado and Oyingbo, and Lagos is expanding it with additional rolling stock. Authorities also plan a second phase extension to the National Theatre to connect with the Blue Line.
In addition, Lagos is advancing the 68-kilometre Green Line rail project from Marina to the Lekki Free Trade Zone. China Harbour Engineering Company will deliver the project under a memorandum of understanding. The line will move an estimated 35,000 passengers per hour at full capacity.
The government is also upgrading transport interchanges at Marina and Mile 2 to improve connectivity and reduce congestion. These facilities will link rail, bus, and ferry systems into a seamless transport network.
Lagos is also scaling its water transport system. Monthly ferry usage has reached about two million passengers, while new routes now connect Ijede, Lekki, Victoria Island, and other riverine communities. The state has also advanced the OMI-EKO electric ferry programme, which introduces cleaner, electric-powered water transport.
In addition, Lagos Bus Services Limited has transported over 60.8 million passengers since 2019. The state has expanded bus coverage across multiple corridors while maintaining lower fares compared to informal transport operators, effectively subsidising commuter costs.
The government has also introduced cleaner mobility solutions. It has deployed electric bus pilots on BRT corridors, reducing emissions significantly, and converted over 150 buses to compressed natural gas under the Pi-CNG programme. It also plans to deploy 2,000 CNG trucks to improve freight safety and efficiency.
To improve traffic management, Lagos has expanded automated enforcement systems, including number plate recognition technology, roadworthiness inspections, and digital traffic monitoring across major corridors. The state has also deployed intelligent traffic signals in key urban areas such as Ikeja, Lekki, Ikoyi, and Victoria Island.
Lagos will prioritise additional rail lines, electric ferry expansion, AI-enabled transport systems, and solar-powered infrastructure. The government says these reforms will reduce congestion, improve air quality, and support long-term economic growth across the state.