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Lagos launches 14 ferries to tackle gridlock, says Okada ban irreversible

Lagos launches 14 ferries to tackle gridlock, says Okada ban irreversible 

Fakoyejo Olalekan by Fakoyejo Olalekan
4 years ago
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In a bid to curtail the gridlock experienced in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has inaugurated 14 commercial ferries at the Badore Ferry Terminal, Ajah.

The governor said the ban on the operations of commercial motorcycles and tricycles in the state is irreversible, as he expects the ferries to bring succour to Lagosians.

Governor Sanwo-olu launches 14 ferries to tackle gridlock, says Okada ban irreversible 

The Lagos State Government said it plans to increase the number of the commercial ferries to 30 before the end of the year. Governor Sanwo-Olu also inaugurated the Lagos Ferry Service (LAGFERRY) and a mobile app.

In a state with over 20 million population, the 14 commercial ferries can take up to 40 to 60 passengers. It will commute to Ikorodu, Ebute Ero, CMS, Badore and Ikoyi areas of the state, serving as an alternative to the banned motorcycles and tricycles.

The state also plan to provide about 500 buses to residents to ease transportation problems. Nairametrics learnt that water transportation is vital to the Lagos State transport system, as the government is looking to diversify the means of transportation by connecting rail, road and water transportation systems, in order to reduce dependence on road transport.

[READ MORE: Okada ban makes business tough for us, Gokada boss laments)

Nairametrics had previously reported that the Lagos State Government banned commercial motorcycles and tricycles from six local government areas and nine local council development areas of the state. The government stated that the ban was due to the rising crime rates and accidents associated with motorcycles and tricycles.

The ban also affected tech-driven motorcycle operators known as bike-hailing firms. The bike-hailing market had the likes of MaxNG, Gokada, and ORide, all of which have basically been out of business after the ban. According to a statement from the state, the ban was also to encourage riders (who earn about N20,000 daily) to become tailors, bricklayers and other artisan jobs.

Lagos State bans Gokada, ORide, MaxNG, others from 15 local governments 

No going back on ban: Governor Sanwo-Olu, speaking at the ferry inauguration, said, “Let me tell you about the ban which we just enforced. We will sustain the ban on okadas and tricycles, mainly because of security and safety reasons. The security and safety of citizens are paramount to any government. As a responsible government, we will not fold our arms and allow security breach in the state.

“We will continue to ensure the safety of our people on all fronts. There have been reports of serious security breaches and safety concerns in areas where these operators ply. We had to respond to these concerns because of life and safety matter to this government.”


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Fakoyejo Olalekan

Fakoyejo Olalekan

Olalekan is a certified media practitioner from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ). In the era of media convergence, Olalekan is a valuable asset, with ability to curate and broadcast news. His zeal to write was developed out of passion to shape people’s thought and opinion; serving as a guideline for their daily lives. Contact for tips: fakoyejo.olalekan@nairametrics.com.

Comments 2

  1. Stanley says:
    February 5, 2020 at 8:09 pm

    I agree that motorbikes are a source of danger and robbery, however, the same cannot be said of tricycles which are not only much safer and slower than bikes, but also carry much more passengers thereby helping to ease the traffic gridlock in Lagos. Introducing a paltry 14 – 30 ferries for a year, as a palliative measure is nothing short of ludicrous.

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  2. Fey says:
    February 6, 2020 at 10:26 am

    People are paying twice the fare since the ban. this should also be looked into. the supply of bus compared to demand is something that should also be looked into.

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