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Provisions of amenities for the physically challenged people such as wheelchair, special car parking space to make more accessible

Research is currently to ascertain the sources and volume of waste on the Lagos waterways and to find a lasting solution to the problem. In addition, the Authority has embarked on a public sensitization programme that covers all communities in the city and in the riverine communities where markets tend to be situated and in residential communities on the shores to teach them about the importance of keeping the waterways clean.

To ensure compliance, Lagos State sanitation laws are also strictly enforced on those who violate the rules. LASWA in conjunction with our sister agency LAWMA and a Non-Governmental Organization, FIBRA (Which is a consortium of bottling companies) carries out daily sanitation patrols using 6 units of open fiber boats to patrol the waterways and the shorelines.

By 2030, the vision is that improvement and frequency of use of water transportation in Lagos State would contribute to about 40 percent of total transport demand in the state. And there will be well integrated multimodel Transport system across the state.

At present, ferry routes exist within 30 commercial jetties and terminals that cut across the 3 (three) senatorial districts in Lagos.

Currently, boat operators operate at peak periods in response to customer demand and in response to the popular routes, which at present is focused on ferrying passengers into the city from the suburbs in the mornings, and back in the evenings. There are services available during non-peak periods and we anticipate that as customer demand increases, so too will the frequency of travel times and routes during the non-peak periods.

Water transportation is helping to solve the problem of perennial traffic congestion on our roads in Lagos, especially during peak periods. Regular usage by customers will establish waterways transportation as a suitable alternative that is safe and fast for the transportation of cargo and passengers.

LASWA performs routine checks of all boats and ferries plying the waterways to ensure they are authorized to operate and that they are complying with safety standards as set out in their terms of operations. These include clamping down on activities of unregistered and unlicensed ferry operators

For any vessel to ply the waterways, they must first go through the LASWA licensing and registration process also must be given a vessel survey certificate from LASWA

The safety of all passengers, staff, operators, and property on the waterways is a matter that we take very seriously. To this end, LASWA has numerous processes in place to ensure that swift and efficient action is taken in the event of any emergency.

Prevention is our first priority. To achieve this, all ferries and boats are required to allow on-the-spot access to their vessels for regular inspections at jetties and terminals to ensure that their vessels continue to meet the standards stipulated as a condition of their terms of operations. These include:

1. Bi-annual inspections and random spot checks on boats daily
2. Positioning of Water Guards at state-owned jetties to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
3. Installation of compulsory navigational aids and maker buoys to aid smooth navigation.
4. Cessation of operations during adverse weather conditions. If caught midstream, ferry captains are advised to go to the closest jetty to wait until they can safely continue on their journey
5. Strict prohibition against the overloading of vessels with passengers or cargo
6. Insurance of passengers and ferry operators

Everyone is required to wear life jackets for the entire duration of their trip, including all personnel, with heavy penalties and sanctions issued for non-compliance. In the unlikely event of an accident/emergency, the following procedures are in readily in place:

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1. Regular monitoring by the water patrol unit who is strategically positioned to respond quickly by reaching the point of any emergency as soon as the unit is alerted.

BADORE – IJEDE                                   500

BAIYEKU – AJAH                                                    500

BAYEKU – LANGBASA                                          500

BAIYEKU – ADDAX                                                1000

EBUTE-OJO-IJEGUN-CMS                                     1500

EBUTE-OJO-IREWE                                                300

IJEDE – MARINA/CMS                                          1500

IJEGUN EGBA – IBASA                                           200

IKORODU – ADDAX / FALOMO                           1000

MARINA /CMS – IKORODU                                  1000

EBUTE ERO – IKORODU                                         1000

MARINA – TAEKWA BAY                                       300

IKORODU(METRO) – ADDAX                               1000

EBUTE ERO – IJEDE                                                 1000

IBESHE – ADDAX                                                     1000

EBUTE OJO – LIVERPOOL                                      1000

BADAGRY – APAPA/LIVERPOOL                          1000

BADAGRY – EBUTE-ERO / CMS                             1500

ILAJE BARIGA – EBUTE-ERO                                 700

ILAJE BARIGA – FIVE COWRIES                           1000

There are currently 28 operational jetties and terminals in Lagos State, all of which are regulated by LASWA in its role as the official regulatory body of the Lagos State government. State-owned jetties include Falomo, Badore, Bayeku, Adax, and Ebute-Ero jetties, while private companies run other jetties. The full list of all operational jetties can be found here

There are currently over 30 commercial inland waterways routes. The full list can be found here

LASWA is the Lagos State Waterways Authority. Lagos State Government established the agency in 2008. The fundamental responsibility of LASWA is to regulate, manage, improve and enhance the growth and development of inland waterways activities and transportation in Lagos state...