Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced legislative work
on a bill aimed at establishing a comprehensive legal framework for the
creation, management, and operation of a state-owned railway corporation.
The proposed law, titled “A Bill for a Law to Establish the
Lagos State Railway Corporation and for Connected Matters, 2025,” seeks to
provide a structured foundation for an efficient rail transport system in the
state.
Speaking during a one-day public hearing on the bill held on
Wednesday in Lagos, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, said
the initiative showcases the government’s commitment to modernizing
transportation infrastructure and improving residents’ quality of life.
Obasa, who was represented by the Deputy Speaker, Hon.
Mojisola Meranda, said the establishment of the corporation would enhance
mobility, reduce road congestion, and shorten travel time across the state.
“This proposed legislation represents yet another bold and
visionary step in the Lagos State Government’s continued efforts to improve the
welfare and quality of life of its people,” he stated.
“Railway transportation remains a critical component of
modern infrastructure. It ensures safe, cost-effective, and environmentally
friendly movement of people and goods while driving trade, commerce, and
economic growth,” he added.
The Speaker also explained that Section 26 of the bill
provides for the appointment of an Inspector of Railways, whose
responsibilities would include conducting regular inspections of trains and
tracks, offering professional guidance, and ensuring the safety and operational
integrity of rail services.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on
Transportation, Hon. Temitope Adedeji, noted that the proposed corporation
would play a vital role in easing the movement of people and goods within the
state.
Adedeji, who represents Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 1,
described the bill as timely and necessary, given Lagos’s rapidly growing
population and the increasing demand for a modern, reliable transport system.
“With the state standing at a pivotal point in its
infrastructural and economic development, there is an urgent need to establish
a robust legal and institutional framework to regulate and operate railway
services efficiently,” he said.
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