Lagos may soon witness a transformation in public transport.
In the 2026 budget, the Federal Government proposes ₦102.3 billion for the Lagos Green Line.
The authorities plan to use the funds for Phase One of this ambitious rail project.
The Green Line will run 68 kilometres, linking Lekki Free Trade Zone to Marina.
Moreover, it will connect Victoria Island, Lekki, Ajah, and other key districts.
Lagos Green Line Funding And Commitment
In 2025, the Federal Government had allocated ₦146.14 billion, showing its continued commitment.
The Ministry of Finance Incorporated will manage the money and coordinate federal project contributions.
Meanwhile, Lagos State and private financiers will likely play an active role in funding.
Rail Modernisation Nationwide
Additionally, the budget sets aside ₦68.5 billion for consultancy on other railway projects.
These projects include the Lekki–Ijebu Ode–Ore–Kajola line and the coastal corridor to Badagry, Apapa, and Tin Can.
Furthermore, the government allocate s₦29.04 billion to modernise railways nationwide.
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This budget supports the Abuja–Kaduna, Lagos–Ibadan, and Itakpe–Ajaokuta lines, as well as new stations and track-laying works.
It also covers rolling stock, maintenance, signalling, and security systems.
Green Line Features
The Green Line, a 3 billion dollar, 17-station network, will combine elevated and at-grade tracks.
Stations will feature pedestrian bridges, elevators, escalators, and a depot near Sangotedo.
Trains will operate in eight-car sets, reaching 100 km/h and carrying 35,000 passengers per hour.
Phase One will run from Lekki First Tollgate to Epe, while Phase Two includes an on-water segment.
Experts warn that sparse station spacing in Victoria Island and Lekki could limit ridership.
Therefore, they recommend adding stations and integrating the line with existing transport networks.
Construction, originally scheduled for December 2025, has not started, but authorities continue planning.
Overall, the consistent federal funding—from ₦146.14 billion in 2025 to ₦102.3 billion in 2026—signals strong commitment.
Consequently, the Green Line remains a top priority, promising to transform how Lagos moves.
