Lagos scales up work on nine new jetties, four ferry routes

Lagos State government has said work is progressing steadily on the construction of nine jetties with shelter and shoreline protection and channelization of four new ferry routes as part of efforts to boost water transportation in line with the multi-modal transport policy across the state.
 
Speaking at the ongoing 2018 ministerial press briefing to mark the third year anniversary of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration, the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr. Babatunde Adejare, said the projects, upon completion, would transform water transportation and contribute to the vision of the present administration to reduce pressure on road infrastructure. 
   
The jetties under construction include VIP Chalet, Badagry; Apa Waterfront, Baiyeku Waterfront, Offin Waterfront, Isalu-Ajido, Badagry; Liado Waterfront, Amuwo-Odofin; Ilashe-Ojo Waterfront, Ito Omu Waterfront, Epe; and Takwa Bay Island. He said the jetties are are at various stages of completion.