The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has set out an ambitious long-term vision to transform mobility in Lagos, shifting from road expansion to a fully integrated mass transit system under an updated Strategic Transport and Mobility Master Plan projected through 2050.
- +LAMATA targets rail, ferries in bold 2050 mobility plan
At a recent high-level stakeholders’ workshop supported by the French Development Agency, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, signalled a clear policy pivot, stating that road construction alone can no longer address the city’s mounting congestion pressures.
At a recent high-level stakeholders’ workshop supported by the French Development Agency, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, signalled a clear policy pivot, stating that road construction alone can no longer address the city’s mounting congestion pressures.
He said the state would prioritise a multimodal network anchored on rail expansion, improved Bus Rapid Transit systems, and structured ferry operations, all designed to function as a coordinated urban transport ecosystem.
Osiyemi also outlined plans to modernise public bus fleets with cleaner energy solutions while strengthening last-mile connectivity to enhance accessibility and ease of movement across the metropolis.
The Managing Director of LAMATA, Abimbola Akinajo, underscored the urgency of the reforms, citing projections that Lagos’ population could reach 45 million by 2050.
With more than 20 million daily trips already recorded, she said the scale of demand requires a resilient and forward-looking transport framework.
According to her, the updated master plan is already at an advanced stage, backed by extensive multimodal surveys and the development of a new travel demand model to guide infrastructure planning and service delivery.
She noted that stakeholder engagement remains critical to refining a strategy capable of meeting the city’s long-term needs.
The workshop drew participation from senior officials across transport and economic sectors, including representatives of the Nigerian Railway Corporation and the Ogun State Ministry of Transportation, reflecting the regional scope of mobility planning.
Technical sessions were led by the ROM/AEC Consortium, alongside contributions from key ministries and agencies responsible for economic planning, urban development, infrastructure, and waterways management, signalling a coordinated push to build a more efficient, sustainable and interconnected transport system for Africa’s largest city.
