The Federal Government has announced plans to extend the Lagos Red Line rail to the domestic and international terminals of the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. This disclosure was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, on Monday.
Keyamo's Announcement at Invest Lagos 3.0
Speaking at the opening ceremony of Invest Lagos 3.0, an event organized by the Lagos State Government, Keyamo stated that the rail extension would connect the Ikeja Bus Stop to the General Aviation Terminal, Murtala Muhammed Airport Two, and the international wing of the airport. He emphasized that the project aims to improve accessibility to Nigeria's busiest airport and support the government's vision of transforming Lagos into a major aviation and logistics hub for Africa.
Keyamo elaborated: "We are also planning to extend the rail line that ends at Ikeja Bus Stop. We are working with the Lagos State government to extend that rail line all the way to the local, through the Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, BASL, and all the way to the international airport. That rail line is about to start. It's the extension of the rail line. So, Lagos is just ready for the next big step in terms of its aviation activities."
Investment Opportunities in Aviation
The minister also urged local and foreign investors to seize opportunities in the country's aviation sector. He revealed that the government has committed approximately $500 million towards the reconstruction and modernization of the old terminal at the Lagos airport, demonstrating its determination to deepen investment and accelerate growth in the industry.
