Govt. To Construct 13 New Jetties.

In a bid to improve the water transportation system and safety on waterways, the Lagos State Government has awarded the contract for the construction of 13 new additional jetties and terminals.

Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ekudayo Alebiosu, made this known at the 2024 Ministerial Press briefing to give a scorecard of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s one year in office after he was elected for the second term.

Alebiosu said the construction of the ongoing 13 new jetties will complement the existing jetties and create more avenues for water transportation. This is in addition to the seven jetties and terminals commissioned and handed over to LASWA for management last year.

The Commissioner also spoke on Eko Atlantic “A Land Concession Agreement” executed between the Lagos State Government and South Energyx Nig. Ltd in the Year 2006 to provide a permanent solution to the Lagos Bar Beach Shoreline Erosion in Victoria Island is under a public-private partnership arrangement.

Chairman House Committee on Waterfront Infrastructure Development, GbolahanYishawu, who was present at the Ministerial Press Briefing says waterfront and infrastructure is a very critical ministry and the governor of Lagos State is saddled with the responsibility of the management of land in the state as stated in the Land Use Act.