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LASWA Estimates 3m Commuters Monthly On Waterways
T
he Managing Direc
tor of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) Mr Olayinka Marinho, says an estimated three million commuters will be transported monthly through the waterways in 2014.
Marinho, who announced this to newsmen in Lagos on Tuesday, said that over two million people currently travel by water in the state monthly.
According to him, the state government is investing on water transportation to de-congest the road of heavy traffic.
He said that the government was ready to push high capacity boats into the waterways.
“A great deal of people are now getting to know the gains in water transportation; it is safe, cheap and very quick. You get to your destination in good time.
“We have been able to move about two million people per month and if you look at our figures, they are still rising. “And we aim to increase the number to three million monthly as we plan to push more boats on the waterways,” Marinho said.
The managing director said that the authority had increased its awareness campaign on the advantages of the waterways and more operators and vessels were now on the waterways.
“The Lagos State Government will, before the end of the first quarter, push out more high capacity ferries on the waterways to enhance water transportation.”
According to him, more than 200 vessels are being operated by about 50 operators on the waterways, adding that more are being expected.
The LASWA boss said that the authority was making concerted effort to ensure safety on its waterways through the enforcement of life jackets usage before embarking on voyage.
“Our water guards usually supervise each of the jetties to ensure that passengers comply with the safety requirements of LASWA.
“The agency enforces a lot of safety check; we certify and inspect all the boats that travel within the waterways to enhance safety”, he said.
The managing director, who said that safety was paramount to the authority, advised operators and passengers to observe the rules.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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