In slow degradation, the old station stood unwanted, with graffiti adorning the walls, clocks vandalised and broken glass and rust scattered on the ground. However, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel for Lagos' first station.

An investor plans to develop it into a restaurant and art gallery in the future. Watch this space.

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