The Lagos State Government has announced that more than two million passengers have been transported on the Blue Line Rail since its launch, as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to revolutionise public transportation.
EpeInsights gathered that Lagos State’s bus system currently serves an average of 42,000 commuters daily, contributing significantly to easing mobility across the city.
Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, revealed this during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa.
The briefing marked the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term and focused on key achievements in the transportation sector under the THEMES Plus Agenda.
According to Osiyemi, the Lagos State Transport Policy launched in May 2024 has now moved into its implementation phase.
The policy is designed to ensure that the state’s transport system is inclusive, safe, affordable, and sustainable.
He highlighted that the Blue Line Rail’s Phase I, which runs from Marina to Mile 2, has already surpassed two million passengers, with construction on Phase II, extending to Okokomaiko, currently underway.
He added that Phase I of the Red Line, connecting Agbado to Oyingbo, is now operational with eight functional stations and new trains. Work on the Red Line Phase II, which will link Oyingbo to the Blue Line at the National Theatre, is in progress.
In terms of bus transportation, Osiyemi reported that state-owned buses have transported over 60 million people since 2019.
Daily ridership now exceeds 40,000, and new buses are set to be introduced soon. Infrastructure upgrades are also ongoing, with the recent commissioning of the Abule Egba Bus Terminal and construction of new Quality Bus Corridors across the state.
The Commissioner also addressed developments in water transportation, noting that 15 locally constructed Omibus ferries have been launched and are currently serving commuters.
The Ijegun Egba Ferry Terminal is now operational, and under the OMI EKO Project—an initiative supported by the French Development Agency (AFD)—Lagos is expecting 25 new terminals and 78 electric ferries.
In the last year alone, more than 280,000 passengers have used the ferry services, while 12 boats have been upgraded to meet international safety standards.
On the road infrastructure front, Osiyemi stated that several major junction improvement projects have been completed, with work ongoing at strategic locations including Ikorodu, Iju, and the Allen-Opebi-Toyin axis.
The state has also invested in solar-powered traffic signal lights, road markings spanning nearly 68 kilometers, new medians, lay-bys, and the creation of almost 4,000 parking spaces.
In terms of technology and enforcement, the Lagos State Government has deployed Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras that have detected over 470,000 traffic violations.
The Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) has issued more than one million roadworthiness certificates, and the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) has trained over 32,000 drivers in a bid to improve road safety and driver competence.
Further highlighting enforcement and public education efforts, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has trained over 800 personnel, removed more than 100 broken-down vehicles from major roads, and relaunched its school safety awareness programme in 59 schools across the state.
Osiyemi concluded by reaffirming the government’s commitment to providing a safe, efficient, and integrated transportation system that meets the needs of Lagosians, and supports the city’s growing population and economic development.
