In order to improve internet access for commuters utilizing the Lagos rail transit system, the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (Nigcomsat) is attempting to establish a relationship with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA).
According to a statement posted on LAMATA’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, the Managing Director of Nigcomsat, led the organization’s Lagos regional business office on a strategic visit to LAMATA on Monday to explore this prospective partnership.
The announcement made clear that Nigcomsat wants to provide a number of services to Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) system commuters through the proposed cooperation. These services, which are all supported by Nigcomsat’s satellite technology, include strong internet access, wireless entertainment, and onboard e-commerce capabilities.
“Today, Managing Director of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (Nigcomsat), Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, led the organization’s Lagos regional business office on a visit to the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA).
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“The purpose of the visit was to explore potential partnership opportunities that could leverage Nigcomsat’s satellite technology to improve internet connectivity on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) train system.
“(Nigcomsat) is seeking opportunity in the provision of in-flight services ranging from internet connectivity, on board e-commerce and wireless entertainment utilizing Satellite,” the statement read in part .
The Lagos rail network, known as the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) system, currently comprises the Red and Blue Lines. Both lines have completed their first phases, with work ongoing on their respective final phases.
The Blue Line is a 27km rail line, with 13km of the first phase completed and commercial operations starting in September 2023. The second phase of the Blue Line is currently under construction.
The Red Line is a 37km rail line, with the first phase spanning 27km from Agbado in Ogun State to Oyingbo in Lagos, completed. President Bola Tinubu commissioned the first phase of the Red Line on February 29. However, commercial operations have not yet begun. During the commissioning of the first phase, LAMATA and CCECC, the project contractor, signed an agreement for the commencement of the second phase.
The Lagos State recently announced plans to begin construction of the Green and Purple Lines to expand the Lagos rail network. The Green Line is expected to stretch 71.49km from Marina to the Lekki Free Zone, while the Purple Line is expected to run 54.25km from Redemption Camp to Ojo.
The Orange and Yellow Lines are additional rail lines slated for future inclusion in the Lagos rail network, bringing the total rail lines under the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) system to six.
