Documentary on History of Lagos | The Lagos State Government

Over a century ago, Lagos made history with its pioneering steam-powered tramway system—an engineering marvel that connected Iddo to the heart of the city as early as 1902. It transported both people and goods through streets like Ereko, Marina, and Balogun, symbolizing innovation in colonial West Africa. ® ® ® ® Though the line was decommissioned by 1933, its legacy was never lost. Today, that same corridor pulses with new life. The ultra-modern Lagos Blue Line now races across the cityscape—el