*The Lagos State House of Assembly Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for sustaining Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for Lagos, describing the newly commissioned Red Rail line rail project as a significant step to improve living and boost the economy of the state

*Lawmakers transmit commendation letters to President Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Fashola and Ambode

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The Lagos State House of Assembly (LSHA) Tuesday, March 6, 2024, applauded Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the successful completion of the Red Line rail project in the cosmopolitan state.

The Lagos legislators also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the foundation upon which successive administrations in Lagos have built.

Newly-commissioned Lagos Red Rail line project

Eromosele Ebhomele, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Speaker of LSHA, in a statement Tuesday, noted the House equally appreciated Dr. Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker, for playing positive roles by ensuring legislative approvals in support of the Blue and Red Rail line projects in the state.

The House recalled the first phase of the 37-kilometre Red Rail line constructed by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), was commissioned February 29 this year, with seven stations between Agbado, a boundary town in Ogun State, and Oyingbo in Lagos Central.

The statement said Dr. Obasa, while addressing his colleagues in the House Tuesday, commended past governors for sustaining Tinubu’s vision for Lagos.

The Speaker described the Red line rail project as a significant step in the effort of the government to improve living and boost the economy of the state.

Red Rail project historic, memorable: Obasa

Dr. Obasa further stated: “It was very significant, historic and memorable. It is a plus for the government and people of Lagos and it is necessary that we commend the man in charge and his team who have put so much into this to make it realistic.

“It is not just about the project, but its economic importance to the state, especially being the second one to be commissioned. The line will eliminate traffic issues and associated challenges.”

The Speaker noted: “It is also necessary to commend Mr. President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who was on hand to commission the project and for laying the foundation by establishing LAMATA years ago when he was governor of Lagos. We are getting there.”

Lagos lawmakers send commendation letters to Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, other former governors

While directing the Clerk of the House, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko, to transmit letters of commendation to President Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, former Governors Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode for sustaining Tinubu’s vision for Lagos, the Speaker added that the House would continue to monitor the operations of the trains in the state.

Speaking on the subject matter, the Chairman of the Committee on Transportation, Hon. Adewale Temitope, described the project as amazing.

Adewale noted: “This wouldn’t have been successful if this House, under your leadership, did not pass the budget or approve appropriation for the project.

“Mr. Speaker, you have always mentioned that there is no need for us to have more vehicles on the road and that we must look in the direction of mass transit and intermodal transport systems.”

According to the lawmaker, Dr. Obasa had been steadfast in his belief that the Blue and Red lines would make positive impacts in the lives of the people of the state and as a result, constantly convinced the lawmakers to approve money for the projects.

Deputy Chief Whip of the House, Hon. David Setonji, also said the progress enjoyed in the state is attributed to a stable political environment.

Hon. Setonji commended the governor for his steadfastness while appreciating the Speaker for doing everything to make sure that Lagosians enjoy the benefits of democracy.

On the role played by the Assembly in the completion of the project, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu commended the Speaker and some committees of the House for approving the required funds.

Hon. Sa’ad Olumoh, while applauding the Speaker for his doggedness to make Lagos habitable, stated: “Now, Lagosians can really plan their movement so just like it happens in most western countries.”

He urged for the provision of parks where car owners can keep their vehicles when they plan to take the trains.

Hon. Suraju Olatunji appreciated the Speaker for being among the lawmakers who passed the law that created LAMATA many years ago while his colleague, Nureni Akinsanya, urged the governor not to relent on the proposed yellow line rail project.

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