The Lagos State Government is ramping up its commitment to eco-friendly transportation through its ECOMOVE Lagos initiative, urging stakeholders to support the drive toward cleaner, greener mobility.
EpeInsights reports that the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, while speaking at the ECOMOVE Lagos Conference, reaffirmed the government’s dedication to reducing carbon emissions through initiatives that prioritize sustainable public transport.
Osiyemi highlighted the synergy between ECOMOVE and major state-backed projects such as the Blue Line Rail, the imminent rollout of 50 to 100 electric buses, and plans to deploy 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles, all underpinned by Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
“Increasing public transport usage will reduce the number of private vehicles on the roads, ease congestion, and lower emissions,” Osiyemi stated, emphasizing the government’s broader goal of improving urban mobility and combating environmental degradation.
Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Transportation and convener of the initiative, Hon. Toyin Aremu, appealed to residents to responsibly use public transport infrastructure.
“We must begin to prioritize public transportation and discourage multiple private cars within households,” he said, citing the link between excessive vehicle use and poor public health.
He also stressed the need for regular vehicle maintenance to minimize pollution, envisioning a future Lagos with cleaner air and fewer emissions.
“A Lagos with clean air by 2030 isn’t just possible—it’s within reach if we act now,” Aremu added.
Ekiti State’s Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Kolawole Ajobiewe, praised the ECOMOVE initiative as a people-centered solution for sustainable living.
Ajobiewe pledged Ekiti’s alignment with similar eco-conscious transport reforms.
In a keynote speech titled “Connecting Communities and Reducing Emissions,” Professor Iyiola Oni emphasized the transformative power of public transport in a megacity like Lagos, home to over 25 million people.
He called for urgent action to adopt sustainable mobility solutions that ensure both climate resilience and social equity.
Also speaking, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), warned of the health impacts of unchecked carbon emissions.
He revealed that the state has installed 50 emission monitors across Lagos, with data confirming rising pollution-related health issues.
Ajayi urged both private and commercial vehicle owners to consider carbon-cleaning services and timely vehicle repairs, reinforcing the state’s vision of developing “green zones” as part of a broader sustainability agenda.
The ECOMOVE Lagos Conference brought together key stakeholders to chart a path toward a transport system that supports not just mobility, but environmental health and social progress.
