No fewer than 263 properties are affected with the construction of the 37-km Rail Mass Transit Red Line, which will traverse from Agbado to Marina, Lagos State, The PUNCH has learnt. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State kicked off the construction of the rail line expected to move more than one million commuters daily on Thursday, a statement from the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile added. The statement noted that the governor presented cheques of varying amounts as compensation to 25 residents whose properties, businesses, and accommodation will be affected by the project, adding that “over 263 properties are affected. Sanwo-Olu was quoted as saying that the project is another initiative of his administration to deliver enduring infrastructure for the transport system and make Lagos a competitive megacity. “Another unique feature of the Red Line is that all the stations have elevated concourses with either at grade island or side platforms for easy boarding and alighting of passengers.

Source: Punch April 15, 2021 20:15 UTC