The Lagos State Government has installed modern concrete pontoons at selected jetties to enhance water transport safety and comfort. This initiative forms part of the broader Omi Eko Project aimed at modernizing the state's waterway system. Commissioner Dayo Alebiosu announced the upgrades, highlighting their role in Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s intermodal transportation vision.
Lagos State Government has begun installing modern concrete floating pontoons at jetties in Agboyi Ketu in Kosofe Local Government Area, Ijegun Egba in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area, and Bayeku in Ikorodu Local Government Area. These upgrades aim to create a world-class commuting experience for residents by enhancing safety, reducing fears among waterway commuters, and providing greater comfort.
Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Alebiosu, disclosed the development in a statement on November 16, 2025. He explained that the initiative supports the broader vision for intermodal transportation under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ agenda. Similar installations are planned for Ebute Ero in Lagos Island, Ijede in Ikorodu, Apa in Badagry, Mile 2 in Amuwo Odofin, Mowo in Ojo Local Government Area, and other strategic locations.
The modular design of the pontoons allows them to function as temporary bridges during seasonal flooding or erosion, a feature proven in other regions. At Falomo Jetty, known as Five Cowries Terminal, a partial two-sided pontoon is already in use, but the new installations feature six-sided rigid pontoons with 360-degree functionality for docking and crowd movement.
This effort is a key component of the Omi Eko Project, a €410 million initiative to modernize Lagos’ water transportation system, scheduled for completion between 2024 and 2030. The project will introduce 78 high-capacity electric ferries, dredge and channelize 15 routes, expand 25 terminals, and integrate a digital ticketing system using the Cowry Card for seamless transfers between ferries, buses, and the Lagos Metro.
Objectives include reducing roadway congestion, improving commuter safety, cutting greenhouse emissions with electric vessels, and building climate resilience against sea level rise. The project is jointly funded by the French Development Agency (AFD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Union. Alebiosu reaffirmed the state’s commitment to inclusive development, positioning water transport as a central pillar of Lagos’s mobility plan.