Water transport: Lagos govt constructs 13 new jetties

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Lagos State Government has awarded the construction of 13 new jetties and terminals across the state to improve the water transportation system and safety on waterways.

Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Yacoob Alebiosu, disclosed this on Friday, at the ministerial press briefing to commemorate the first year of the second term of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in office.According to him, “To complement the existing jetties and create more avenues for water transportation, construction of 13 new Jetties are currently on- going, while some are at advanced stages of completion.

“It will also improve cooperation and interactions among the riverine communities, open up reclamation opportunities for the creation of waterfront schemes and improve connectivity in the coastal areas.” “The project is at 70 percent completion for reclamation with relevant Infrastructure already installed and approximately 6.75km of the defense wall constructed.

 

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