Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally presented cheques to compensate those affected by the Rail Mass Transit Red Line Project in Lagos
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the first phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line Project and Presentation of Cheques to Person Affected by Project (PAP) , at the site of proposed Ikeja Rail Centre, Ikeja, Lagos.
Sanwo-Olu appealed to all Lagosians to bear with patience the temporary pains and the inconveniences that would be experienced in the course of the project.
He called for cooperation with the contractors “as we implement this life-changing and impacting project for the seamless mobility of all Lagosians.”
He said the as part of the ground-breaking ceremony and in fulfilment of the administration’s promise, “We are also presenting cheques as compensation to those whose property, businesses and accommodation will be affected by this project.
“Beneficiaries of this payment are those that have been verified to be bona fide property owners, business owners and tenants of buildings.”
He restated the state government’s commitment to building an enduring infrastructure for the transport system.
Sanwo-Olu said: “With the pillar ‘T’ of our THEMES agenda, our commitment is to develop an efficient and sustainable transportation system that will improve mobility, promote economic growth and enhance the living conditions of our people.
“We are, therefore, committed to renewing our infrastructure, building new ones where necessary, expanding and improving facilities that are prerequisite to an efficient and integrated transportation system based on our Strategic Transport Master plan, which encompasses a number of projects that are germane to achieving our vision for a Greater Lagos.
“This plan is founded on a number of imperatives which include increasing transport choices for all users, make the transit system integrated, attractive, convenient, affordable and accessible, reduce urban transportation-induced emissions, optimise usage of current road network, integrate land use development (urban physical planning) and urban transport planning and secure long term financing of investment plan.”