Lagos Begins Renovation Of Six Jetties, Constructs Ferry Terminals

In a bid to boost its water transportation, the Lagos State Government has begun the renovation of its six jetties across the metropolis.
This is as the State Water Transport Authority (LASWA) plans to acquire seven ferries to boost its water transport networks.
The General Manager of LASWA, Mr Damilola Emmanuel, said in a statement that the Authority was embarking on a construction of ferry terminal at Badagry, to meet the current demand for water transportation within the State.
He identified the jetties being currently renovated as Liverpool, Ebute Ero, Bayeku, Mile 2, Ijegun Egba and Oke Ira-Nla, with an additional new terminal at Badagry to cater for water transportation needs of the citizenry, especially those in the coastal communities.
Emmanuel said further that the state government had also commenced channeli-sation of water routes to make it navigable for boats to glide safely, adding that Ilaje Bariga and Ojo/Badagry channels are currently undergoing dredging.
He assured that the Authority would focus more on safety on the waterways through constant campaigns and awareness on the proper usage and importance of life jackets, saying it is vital for survival during emergency.
Emmanuel appealed to Lagos citizenry to desist from dumping wastes on the roads and bridges during traffic, noting that the filth ultimately find their ways into the water channels which on the long run destroy aquatic life, pollute the water and the environment.