LAGFERRY’s Exclusively Love Lagos: Blending Football With Waterways Transportation

LAGFERRY’s Exclusively Love Lagos: An Awesome Blend of Football and Waterways Transportation

By Mohammed Adekola

In line with the THEMES Agenda of Governor Sanwo-Olu the first cardinal pillar of development, traffic management and transportation, is being addressed through these efforts LAGFERRY’s Exclusively Love Lagos Valentine/AFCON Final match viewing on the waterways, which took place on Sunday in Lagos and featured a live viewing of the final football match of the African Cup of Nations.

In his speech Mr. Abdoulbaq Ladi Balogun, the Managing Director of Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY), said Lagos State is tapping into the immense potential of its waterways.

He emphasized that water transportation is not only the best option but also the safest mode of transportation when compared to air, water, road, and rail. He highlighted that Lagos State is blessed with abundant water bodies, with approximately one third of its landmass covered by water.

Balogun also discussed the various possibilities that the waterways offer. He mentioned that the event we witnessed was just the beginning, and in the future, we could see cargo movement and people commuting through the waterways. This demonstrates the commitment of Lagos State to showcase its potential to the entire world.

The initiatives align with the transformation agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Mr. Balogun emphasized that the first cardinal pillar of development, traffic management and transportation, is being addressed through these efforts. Additionally, the event also contributes to the fifth pillar of the cardinal development, entertainment.

The event organized by LAGFERRY was not only about transportation but also about entertainment, sports, and tourism. The Managing Director of LAGFERRY, highlighted this during his speech. He mentioned that the event aimed to support the Super Eagles and bring the trophy home.

He expressed his gratitude to Governor Sanwo-Olu for creating an enabling environment for tourists and waterway users. He emphasized that the event showcased water tourism in Lagos, with participants sailing along the five cowries creek. Safety was a top priority, with the Navy, marine police, and Lagos State Waterways Authority ensuring security and everyone wearing life jackets.

He mentioned that safety measures were implemented to ensure a secure experience. He highlighted that in other parts of the world, people pay a lot of money in dollars to watch football matches, but now Lagos is bringing that experience to everyone’s doorstep. It’s like having a taste of Dubai, London, Turkey, and Norway right here in Lagos, thanks to the governor’s efforts.