Lagos to provide alternative means of transportation, says Sanwo-Olu

He said the government intended to provide alternatives, which are rail and waterways transportation, adding that they will be efficient and safe for Lagosians and those who choose to visit the state.Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, spoke in Alausa, Ikeja at the 4th Lagos Traffic Radio Lecture Series with the theme: ‘Lagos beyond road: the intermodal transport option’.

Sanwo-Olu said human movement is a necessity and all prosperous cities around the world must deal with traffic and transportation issues on a regular basis.He said in the last few weeks, he has had promising discussions with groups of investors, who have expressed their intention to invest in the transport sector, especially the water transport sub-sector.

“The current traffic situation indicates that 95 per cent of transportation is done by road in our state of over 22 million people, with about 25 per cent of the land mass consisting of waterways.” He said: “Against the existing rules that waterway navigation should stop at 9pm, many boat operators isolated the rules for their own selfish end, navigating even beyond 11pm.

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