The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, today received his counterpart from Delta State, Hon. Onoriode Agofure, who led a delegation from the Delta State Directorate of Transport on a three-day study tour of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation and its agencies.
While addressing the delegation, Mr. Osiyemi emphasized that the unique transportation challenges in Lagos have necessitated the adoption of an integrated, multimodal transport system.
He highlighted key initiatives undertaken by the Lagos State Government, including the successful implementation of the Blue and Red Line Rail projects, as well as ongoing efforts to develop the Green Line Rail. Mr. Osiyemi also noted the State’s strides in enhancing road transportation through the deployment of additional high-capacity buses and the ongoing construction of eight high-quality bus corridors.
In addition, the Commissioner spoke about the ongoing €410 million Omi-Eko project, a collaborative initiative between the Lagos State Government and the African Development Bank (AfDB), aimed at developing inland waterways. The project includes the construction of new jetties and the deployment of electric boats, which will ease road congestion and improve safety on the waterways.
Mr. Osiyemi wished the Delta State team a productive visit as they toured various agencies under the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation.
Also present at the meeting were the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa; his Delta State counterpart, Engr. Omoniyi Victor; Director of Transport Policy and Coordination, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Aderounmu Agbomeji; and several directors from the Delta State Directorate of Transport.
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