Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a major development in the city’s transportation infrastructure during his visit to China.
In a statement posted on his X account on Monday, the governor confirmed the finalisation of a deal with China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) for the purchase of additional rolling stock for the Blue and Red Line rail projects.
The statement confirmed the completion of key milestones, including train inspection, finalisation of production specifications, payment execution, and confirmation of delivery dates from Dalian, China, to Lagos, Nigeria.
The Governor also highlighted the inclusion of “joint maintenance agreements” and knowledge transfer programs within the deal, adding that it will leverage the extensive experience and expertise of the Chinese giant to manage the trains’ operations.
“Lagos anticipates and deserves excellence, connectivity, and modern technology in infrastructural development,” he noted.
“During the meeting, I expressed our commitment to reducing traffic congestion in line with our developmental agenda and emphasised our focus on deploying modern technology in infrastructural development”
He also extended his gratitude to the CRRC team for their commitment, hinting at further collaborations in the future.
