Lagos, Nigeria, is turning to its waterways as a solution to the city’s notorious traffic congestion, offering a greener and more efficient mode of transport for its over 21 million inhabitants. A new project, partially funded by France and the EU, aims to develop 15 ferry routes, upgrade the jetty system, and dredge routes to make river traffic a viable alternative for commuters. This initiative is expected to increase the share of water transportation from about 2% to nearly 10%, providing a crucial boost to the city’s infrastructure amidst its worst cost-of-living crisis in decades.
- Lagos aims to alleviate its traffic congestion by developing water transportation.
- The project includes the development of 15 ferry routes, upgrading of the jetty system, and dredging routes.
- Partially funded by France and the EU, this initiative seeks to significantly increase the use of waterways for commuting.
- Transitioning to water transportation could boost its current usage from about 2% to almost 10%.
- Nigeria is experiencing a severe cost-of-living crisis, with inflation over 30% and fuel costs tripling in the last 18 months.
- The Lagos government is urged to take measures to ensure the environmental and financial sustainability of the water traffic system.
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