OmiBus Ferry operators commences operation in Lagos

OmiBus Ferry operators commences operation in Lagos

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), has announced the commencement of Omi Bus ferry operations in Lagos State.

The water bus services marked a new era of safe, efficient, and reliable water transportation for Lagos residents, in line with the Lagos State Government’s vision for a multimodal transportation system.

Omi Bus Ferry will provide seamless and affordable water transport services across major routes, easing traffic congestion on the roads while offering commuters a faster and more convenient alternative.

“Our mission is to revolutionize water transportation in Lagos by promoting safe, modern, and eco-friendly ferry services and managing Lagos waterways infrastructures with locally made state-of-the-art boats, well-trained crew, trained to adherence to strict safety protocols, Omi Bus is set to provide passengers with a world-class commuting experience,” the statement signed by Nkechi Ajayi, from LASWA said.

The ferry services will operate on major waterways routes including Ikorodu to Falomo, Falomo to Apapa, Badore to Falomo and CMS ensuring connectivity between key business districts, residential areas, and tourism hubs.

Each Omi-Bus vessel is equipped with life jackets, emergency response systems, free WiFi and onboard security to guarantee passenger safety at all times.

“Lagosians can expect a smooth and enjoyable ride as Omi Bus Ferry Operators integrate digital ticketing using the Cowry cards, real-time tracking, and customer service support to enhance the overall commuting experience,” she added.

As Omi-Bus set to sail for commercial operations from tomorrow 14th of March 2025, we invite the public to embrace water transportation as a viable solution to urban mobility challenges.

LASWA prevents major waterways mishap, removes hazardous dredging pipe

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to ensuring safety on the Lagos Inland waterways by swiftly mitigating the effect of a dangerously installed dredging pipe that posed a significant threat to ferry operators and waterway users along the power line en route Ikorodu axis of Lagos.

The poorly installed pipe, left behind by a dredging company, was discovered in the early hours of Tuesday, March 11th, 2025. It obstructed the movement of 2 passenger ferries and damaged the hull parts of the boats, creating a potential hazard for waterways users.

Upon receiving reports of the obstruction, LASWA’s  Patrol team immediately conducted an on-site inspection and took decisive action to eliminate the risk by installing marker buoys to show the safe path to navigate.

This effort emphasized LASWA’s vigilance in monitoring and managing the waterways to prevent accidents.

This swift action of demarcating the danger area and installation of marker buoys prevented what could have been a catastrophic incident.

We urge all dredging companies and marine operators to adhere strictly to safety and environmental regulations to prevent such occurrences in the future.

The agency further called on stakeholders, including dredging companies, boat operators, and waterfront communities, to collaborate in maintaining safe and navigable waterways.