Abimbola Akinajo, managing director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), has announced that LAMATA is on track to reduce the current headway to 10 minutes soon, with plans to further decrease it to every five minutes upon the arrival of new trainsets.
Akinajo said that ultimately, the frequency could reach as low as every three minutes, significantly enhancing the rail’s capacity and convenience for commuters.
She stated this while delivering a comprehensive lecture at the second edition of the “Endowed Professional Chair of Transport Studies” at Lagos State University (LASU).
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Her presentation, titled “Transport Infrastructure Delivery and Sustainable Development of Lagos State: The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) Experience,” provided a detailed overview of the agency’s evolution, achievements, and future strategies.
Akinajo chronicled LAMATA’s journey, highlighting significant milestones across its bus, rail, and non-motorised transport sectors.
She emphasised the pivotal role of visionary leadership, specifically recognising the foundational work of the then Governor of Lagos State and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, current President of Nigeria, in LAMATA’s success story.
“Since its commercial launch, the Blue Line has already served about four million passengers, underscoring its growing importance in Lagos’ transport network,” LAMATA stated on its official X handle (formerly Twitter)
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Turning to bus operations, Akinajo expressed her gratitude for the continuous partnership with transport unions, who were present at the lecture.
She acknowledged their crucial role in the ongoing Bus Reform Initiative Program (BRITP), which aims to modernise and improve bus services across the state.
The lecture provided a valuable platform for sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration in the pursuit of sustainable urban mobility in Lagos State.
