Lagos State Government has upgraded the facility in its ferry terminal at Ipakodo in Ikorodu in line with its resolve to exploit its intermodal - road, rail and water - transportation system. The renovation of the terminal is expected to present a "robust and accessible hub for the water transportation and other ancillary services that […]
Lagos — During the administration of former governor Babatunde Fashola, a committee set up to look into the incessant boat mishaps in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State indicted government officials, especially officials of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), for not doing enough to stop the spate of boat mishaps. Since the indictment of […]
The Lagos State Government says operators of rickety boats in the state should dispose of them, or face sanctions. The Managing Director of the Lagos State Waterways Authority, Abisola Kamson, said this on Monday during a one-day training organised by LASWA for water guards on safety and rescue techniques. Kamson said rickety boats and vessels […]
Water Safety Do please wear buoyancy jackets and keep a special eye on children. Don’t jump off a moving boat and don’t sit on the front deck of a day boat. Don’t approach anyone in the water stern (back) first – that’s where the propeller is. Fire Safety Protecting the inside […]
The Lagos State Waterways Authority says preliminary investigation revealed that the boat accident in Ikorodu, which killed five persons, was caused by a damaged steering cable. It explained that the steering cable connected to the engine propeller cut off on motion, leading to a mechanical fault and making the captain to lose control. A statement […]
