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Lagos Green Line Metro

Country
Nigeria
Sector
Transport Infrastructure
Intelligence Type
Project
Status / Stage
Under Construction
Estimated Value
USD US$3 billion
Confidence
Confirmed

Project Details

Project OwnerLagos State Government
Project SponsorLagos State Government
Main ContractorChina Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC)
Project DeveloperLagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA)
Financing InstitutionFederal Government of Nigeria (Counterpart Funding), Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI)
Current PhaseProcurement
Funding StatusPartial

Key Issues / Risks

Financial close, implementation timeline, procurement sequencing, inflation, and foreign exchange pressures.

Latest Development (Detail)

Construction commenced in December 2025. Federal Executive Council approved $3 billion for three rail projects including the Green Line on April 30, 2026. Construction expected to complete within two to three years. Being delivered through a tripartite PPP between Lagos State Government, MOFI and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC).

Commercial Opportunity

Additional financing arrangements, contractor mobilization, equipment procurement, and rail infrastructure contracts are expected before full construction begins.

Capital & Financing Intelligence

Funding / Amount CommittedNGN ₦102.3 billion (Federal Government counterpart funding)
Funding SourceFederal Government of Nigeria
Funding Date30 April 2026 (Federal Executive Council approval)

Procurement & Contract Outlook

Expected Next MilestoneFinancial Close and Commencement of Construction ()

Commercial Opportunity Intelligence

Potential BeneficiariesRail construction, civil engineering, signalling systems, rolling stock, electrical systems, telecommunications, logistics, consulting, construction materials.
Commercial ReadinessApproaching

Source & Verification Trail

Last VerifiedAug 2026