Ethiopia began building their light rail at about the same time Lagos began work on the blue rail line. Ethiopia's light rail covers a distance of 32km, has about 39 stops/stations.
Lagos' blue line, on the other hand, is expected to cover about 27km, has 13 stops/stations and cost Lagos taxpayers about $1.2billion. Its construction also contracted to the Chinese.
Similar projects but very different outcomes.
The ruling party in Lagos have been inept when it comes to delivering on this project. They've paid lip service for far too long.
This is why on my first day as Governor, the blue line project will be one of the first set of projects that I will be looking into. It would be given the highest priority status.
We can do this, Lagos. We have resource, we have the people. Now all that's needed is the political will to get it done.
Now is the time to #setLagosfree