Lagos Assembly Begins Work on Bill to Establish State-Owned Railway Corporation

Away from the pacesetter state, the 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 aims to establish a structured framework for an efficient rail transport system within the state.

Speaking during a one-day public hearing on the bill held in Lagos, the Speaker of the House, Honourable Mudashiru Obasa, stated that the initiative showcases the government’s commitment to modernizing transportation infrastructure and enhancing residents’ quality of life.