By Olaitan Ganiu
On Saturday, October 3, the Lagos State Government has entertained over 60 Lagosians on a boat cruise in celebrating Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary.
The event tagged, ‘Greater Lagos Independence Cruise on MV Adimu Orisa’, organised by the state government through its agency, Lagos State Ferry Service (LAGFERRY) to give fun-seekers the groove and feeling of what can happen on the waterways.
Amidst the music, dance, drinks, and food commuters were offered free trips from Falomo Ikoyi to Epe as they enjoyed sight-seeing of landmark places including the US Embassy, Ancient Aiyetoro Market, Chief Oluwo Fish Market, LASU Epe Campus, and Epe Resort.
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of LAGFERRY, Abdoulbaq Ladi-Balogun said the aim is to showcase the hospitality, tourism, and other potential waterways that can bring to our economy in Nigeria.
“We are doing this to enable our tourism and to also tell the people what can be done onboard our waters-social events, weddings, receptions, meetings, birthday parties and a lot of other things. This is what we are exposing to the whole world.”
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Continuing he said, “We are coming on the water to celebrate 60th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria- the Lagos way. We just want to give Lagosians the possibility of what can happen on the waterways.
“This is what Lagos has in abundance and we are showing it to the whole world. We want people to come on board and enjoy themselves and have funs and networks.”
Ladi-Balogun reiterated that the Lagos waterways are the safest, efficient, and affordable means of alternate transport for Lagosians
“With the administration of Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, we have seen a lot of transformation on waterways. Everybody should come and look at the progress we have made in the waterways sector and our model.”
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