President Tinubu commissions Lagos Red Line mass transit
By Guardian Exclusive
29 February 2024 |
11:43 pm
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu flew into Lagos to commission the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line project at the Ikeja train station.
The route, spanning 37 kilometers, will initially run from Agbado to Oyingbo with notable stations including Agbado, Iju, Ikeja, Oshodi, Moshi, Yaba, and Oyingbo. GuardianTV was at the commissioning and brings to you every detail.
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