The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, embarked on a trip to Beijing, the capital of China, to conclude discussions on the Blue and Red Line rail projects.
As stated in a release by the governor’s spokesperson, Gboyega Akosile, on Wednesday, the visit is in line with Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to implementing a comprehensive multimodal transportation system for the people.
The statement revealed that Sanwo-Olu plans to visit the headquarters of the China Civil Engineering Construction Company to engage in trade and investment talks with the company’s top officials.
“He will inspect the headquarters of the Chinese construction giants and some ongoing projects undertaken around Beijing.
“The governor is scheduled to inspect the Signaling System (CBTC etc.) and Metro projects, being undertaken by CCECC around Beijing.
“Governor Sanwo-Olu will depart Beijing for Dalian later in the week for a visit to the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation headquarters and CRRC Lvshun base.
“The Governor during his visit to China is scheduled to hold a high-level official meeting with the Head of China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation, CRRC Dalian.
“There would also be a Technical Discussion on the DMUs for the Red Line and EMUs for the Blue Line between the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority ( LAMATA), CCECC and CRRC Dalian,” the statement added.
He said the state government had written officially to President Bola Tinubu informing him of the planned unveiling in February.
“Our Red Line rail will be unveiled in February. We have written officially to Mr President to come and help us unveil it in February this year,” Sanwo-Olu said at the Lagos West Senatorial District Town Hall Meeting held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton, Ikeja.
