Lagos State Government has upgraded its ferry fleet with new engine acquisition in its determination to boost Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) efficiency as a functional alternative to decongest road traffic and address Okada menace.
Managing Director LAGFERRY Abdoulbaq Ladi Balogun, taking delivery of the new engines, hoped that they would ensure optimal performance of their boats and give passengers comfort, safety and commuting satisfaction.
He said: “We hail Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his commitment and investment in water transportation as a viable alternative to decongest road traffic and bring to fruition, the functional multi-modal transportation system, as envisaged in the strategic transportation master plan of the Lagos development blueprint. Passengers on our boats will continue to experience the safest, fastest and most comfortable time sailing to their destinations.”
Reiterating government’s commitment to safety on the waterways through strengthening the enforcement of rules and regulations, Balogun called for more private sector investments to tap into the wide possibilities in the blue ocean economy for steady returns.
He said: “This government, through LAGFERRY, is showing the type of boats needed on the waterways. There is need for boat operators to ensure training of crew and regular maintenance of boats.”