The first phase of the Lagos Light Rail Red Line project in Nigeria was opened to traffic on March 4, 2024. The project was constructed by a Chinese company and adopted Chinese standards throughout the entire line. Meanwhile, the second phase of the Red Line project was also signed on the same day. Nigerian President Bola Tenub personally attended the ceremony and experienced the light rail train.

Tinub said in his speech that this day is a day to record the history of Nigeria's infrastructure construction, especially Lagos, which is realizing its dream of becoming a big city. He stated that in order to lift more Nigerians out of poverty, it is necessary to build a modern transportation system, and Nigeria must have access to a variety of safe, effective, and economical modes of transportation.

Cui Jianchun, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, told Xinhua News Agency that the Nigerian people have many expectations for infrastructure construction. The construction of Lagos light rail reflects the Chinese concept, indicating that the initiative of jointly building the the Belt and Road has received more responses from African people. We are confident in helping Nigeria achieve industrialization and modernization of infrastructure.

The first light rail railway in Lagos, Nigeria, constructed by China Civil Engineering Group Co., Ltd., has officially opened to traffic. Chinese Consul General in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, stated that the Lagos light rail can alleviate travel difficulties for local people and is another representative project that promotes mutual understanding between China and Nepal. Chinese companies have demonstrated Chinese technology, experience, quality, and speed. Keywords: overseas engineering, international engineering construction, foreign engineering construction news.

China Civil Engineering Group Co., Ltd. has once again demonstrated its strength in Lagos, Nigeria, successfully undertaking the construction of its second light rail project, the Lagos Light Rail Red Line, following the light rail blue line. The project was launched in April 2021, with a total length of approximately 26.5 kilometers, providing local residents with a safe and convenient way of transportation, effectively alleviating traffic pressure in the central urban area of Lagos. (This article is from the official website of Jiandao: www.seetao. com. Reproduction without permission is not allowed, otherwise it will be punished. Please indicate Jiandao's website and the original link when reprinting.) Jiandao's mechanical column editor/Zhou Yingwen