The Lagos State Government’s plan to construct a 57-kilometer rail line connecting Redemption City to Volkswagen through the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) is moving forward, strongly emphasizing environmental and community considerations.
Day two of a crucial scoping workshop brought together stakeholders from Agege, Ikeja, Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Areas and Ojodu and Orile Agege Local Council Development Area to discuss the project’s alignment and potential impacts.
The Purple rail line, spanning 11 local government areas (nine in Lagos and two in Ogun State), will feature 17 stations, utilizing elevated and at-grade level tracks.
The workshop, conducted in accordance with Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) standards, saw participation from key figures, including representatives from the Federal and State Ministries of Environment, as well as local government officials and community development Committees (CDCs) and community development associations (CDAs).
LAMATA officials, including the head of corporate communication, Mr. Kolawole Ojelabi, Mr. Dipo Quadri, Mrs. Ibironke Omorhirhi and Architect Dipo Oshobu and consultant, Dr Babatunde Osho of Global Impact environmental consulting limited presented the project’s details, outlining the plan for an integrated multimodal transport system in Lagos.
While the project received enthusiastic support from the grassroots participants, they emphasized the importance of continued engagement with CDC and CDAs, security agencies, and traffic management authorities.
This collaborative approach aims to proactively address potential challenges and ensure smooth project implementation, minimizing disruption and maximizing benefits for the communities along the rail line’s path.
