More Investments Go Boost Lagos Waterways

Lagos State inland waterways don dey receive major boost as government dey put more money for infrastructure and dey give incentives to promote both cargo and passenger transport. Di effort na part of bigger plan to increase di share of inland waterways for di state freight. Some key developments include expanding waterways, building more terminals, and giving incentives to cargo owners. Part of di upgrade na di installation of modern concrete pontoons for selected jetties across di state, wey go make commuting comfortable and safe for residents. Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr. Dayo Alebiosu, talk say di pontoons dey already dey installed for Agboyi Ketu (Kosofe LGA), Ijegun Egba (Amuwo Odofin LGA), and Bayeku/Ikorodu (Ikorodu LGA) to support Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu THEMES+ agenda for intermodal transport.

Alebiosu explain say di new pontoons strong, float well, and dey stable, so commuters no go fear boarding boats. Dem get six sides for docking and crowd movement, unlike old Falomo Jetty wey get two sides. Similar installations go dey for Ebute Ero (Lagos Island), Ijede (Ikorodu), Apa (Badagry), Mile 2 (Amuwo Odofin), Mowo (Ojo LGA) and other strategic locations. Di project na part of Omi Eko Project wey get €410 million funding from French Development Agency (AFD), European Investment Bank (EIB), and European Union. Di plan include 78 electric ferries, dredging 15 important routes, expanding 25 terminals, and introducing modern Cowry Card ticketing for smooth transfer between ferries, buses, and Lagos Metro. Di project go reduce road congestion, improve commuter safety, cut greenhouse emissions, and position water transport as central pillar of Lagos mobility plan.