Lagos commences Ferry Operation from Badagry to Marina
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has launched a new ferry route from Badagry to Marina following the increase congestion on the Badagry axis due to reconstruction and rehabilitation
Consequently, the Lagos State Ferry Service (LAGFERRY) would commence commercial operation from Badagry through Liverpool to CMS/Marina in the morning and CMS/Marina via Liverpool to Badagry in the evening to ease movement of commuters.
The journey from these axes, estimated to take almost six hours by road, would be completed in just one hour by water.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting heralding the launch, Managing Director of LAGFERRY, AbdulBaq Ladi Balogun, reiterated the state government’s commitment to improving water transportation as a panacea to traffic congestion, by constantly procuring new modern boats, rehabilitating and reconstructing modern jetties, opening new routes and providing hi-tech safety equipment, among others.
Balogun, who was represented by the Director, Admin and Human Resources, Bunmi Mofunlewi said “Today marks a significant milestone in our journey towards fostering sustainable and efficient mode of transportation within the Badagry axis.”
Balogun explained that the move does not only provide a platform for connectivity, but also holds numerous economic and social benefits for our community.
