Lagos Govt Reopens Ikorodu Ferry Terminal After 3-Month Hiatus
By Felix Kuyinu
The Lagos State Government has disclosed the re-opening of the ferry terminal at Ikorodu after three months of it being shut down.
The state government through it’s Waterways Authority, LASWA, announced the reopening restriction of activities at the facility over safety concerns on the waterway, adding that operations will resume after extensive remedial work was carried out to address navigational challenges, including the removal of obstructive water plants and the conduct of safety evaluations in collaboration with relevant agencies.
LASWA confirmed that ferry services will recommence on Monday, January 19, 2026, marking the end of a shutdown that began in October last year.
The agency, in a signed statement, heid the ferry operators were instructed to immediately return to their approved routes and timetables.
“All operators are to resume normal passenger services and ensure strict adherence to existing safety and operational guidelines,” the circular reads.
“The decision to reopen the terminal followed successful clearance of the waterway, completion of safety assessments, and consultations with the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, which granted approval for full operations.”
It assured commuters of its commitment to safety on inland waterways and urged both operators and passengers to comply with established regulations as ferry activities return to normal at the Ikorodu terminal.
