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The Lagos State Ministry of waterfront infrastructure Development handed over the newly commissioned Baiyeku concrete Jetty to the Lagos State Water ways Authority (LASWA)
Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Honourable commissioner for waterfront infrastructure development, Arc. Ahmed Kabiru Abdullahi, urged LASWA to make maximum use of the Jetty, as well as observe necessary safety rules and regulations to safeguard the lives of commuters patronising the Jetty.
He also urged the residents to join hands with the state Government to ensure that the facility is well managed, secured and put to good use for the benefit of the people.
He thanked the state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-olu for his kind gesture in making the Jetty a reality for the benefit of the people, Abdullahi also used the occas6to congratulate him on his 55th birthday.
While giving remark, the General Manager of LASWA, Mr. Damilola Emmanuel affirmed that the agency will enforce proper regulation to safeguard the lives and property of commuters travelling on waterways, urging commercial boat operators to strictly adhere to the new guidelines for the operation of water transportation in Lagos State.
He also stated that no ferry would be allowed to operate except those that comply strictly with all precautionary safety measures such as disinfection of board before embarking on any trip, loading of passengers with no more than 60% of boat capacity, as well as the provision of hand sanitizers and the wearing of face mask by all waterways users.
Abass Latifat
