The Lagos State Government says it has begun work on the channelisation of 30 routes on the waterways as part of efforts to improve transportation in the state.
The Commissioner for Water Infrastructure, Mr Ade Adesanya, revealed this today during an inspection tour of the Marina-Ebute -Ojo ferry routes in Lagos.
Akinsanya said the channelisation would take place over a four- year period.
He said that work had started on four of the channels, explaining that the move was aimed at ensuring smooth journeys on the waterways and ultimately boost the state’s economy.
In his remarks, Mr Steve Ayorinde, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, said that the government embarked on the project to further attract investment in water transportation and boost tourism potentials in the sector.
Ayorinde expressed optimism that the move would also enable those engaged in ferry business to generate more income and in turn pay their taxes to the state.
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