Inside the OMI-PROJECT: Why Lagos is Spending $410 Million on the Waterways (EXCLUSIVE)

In this exclusive interview, We sat with Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Blue Economy and CEO of LASWA, about the staggering $410 Million OMI-PROJECT that is set to revolutionize water transportation.

Discover how Lagos State is partnering with the AFD, EIB, and EU to introduce 70 electric ferries, upgrade 25 jetties, and integrate water travel with the Rail and BRT systems. If you live or do business in Lagos, this is the future of your commute.

Topics Covered:

The $410 Million OMI-PROJECT funding breakdown.

Safety milestones: How LASWA reduced accidents by over 50%.

The introduction of the first African-built electric ferries by Caverton Marine.

The Mile 2 and Marina “Mega-Interchanges” connecting Rail, Bus, and Water.

Investment opportunities in the Lagos Blue Economy.

Timestamps:

[00:13] Meet the Guest: Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, SA on Blue Economy.

[01:43] The Foundation: Lagos Waterways investment since 2015.

[03:20] Safety First: How LASWA reduced accident rates by 50%.

[04:54] Tech Innovation: Sub-Saharan Africa’s first Waterways Monitoring Center.

[06:47] Enforcement: Life jacket compliance and legal deterrents.

[09:44] The $410 Million Breakthrough: Securing global funding.

[10:34] The OMI-PROJECT: 70 Electric Ferries & 25 Jetties explained.

[14:17] Mega-Interchanges: Linking Rail, BRT, and Water at Marina & Mile 2.

[16:19] Water Savvy Kids: Training the next generation of swimmers.

[19:50] Future Growth: Why the Blue Economy is the next big investment.

[24:00] Caverton Marine: The first African-built electric ferries.

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