General

• What is LASWA and what are its functions?

  LASWA is the Lagos State Waterways Authority. Lagos State Government established the agency in 2008. The fundamental responsibility of LASWA is to regulate, manage, improve and enhance the growth and development of inland waterways activities and ...

• Where can I find information about the current ferry transport routes?

  There are currently over 30 commercial inland waterways routes. The full list can be found here...

• How many jetties are there in Lagos State? Are there plans to introduce more?

  There are currently 28 operational jetties and terminal in Lagos State, all of which are regulated by LASWA in its role as the official regulatory body of the Lagos State government. State owned jetties include Falomo, Badore, Bayeku, Adax, and Eb...

• Where do I find out information about fares and timetables?

  BADORE – IJEDE 500 BAIYEKU – AJAH 500 BAYEKU – LANGBASA 500 ...

• How do I know if a ferry is approved and certified by LASWA?

  For any vessel to ply the waterways, they must first go through the LASWA licensing and registration process also must be given a vessel survey certificate from LASWA ...

• What is LASWA doing to prevent illegal ferries and boats from plying the waterways?

  LASWA performs routine check of all boats and ferries plying the waterways to ensure they are authorized to operate and that they are complying with safety standards as set out in their terms of operations. These include clamping down on activitie...

• What is LASWA doing to ensure coverage and access to ferry transportation in communities that offer water access?

  At present, ferry routes exist within 30 commercial jetties and terminals that cut across the 3 (three) senatorial districts in Lagos. Information required...

• What provisions are there to ensure inclusivity and access to waterways transportation for people such as the physically challenged?

  Provisions of amenities for the physically challenged people such as wheel chair, special car parking space to make more accessible ...

• Regarding my safety and that of my fellow passengers and our possessions - what regulations, and processes does LASWA have in place, in the event of any emergency on the waterways?

  The safety of all passengers, staff, operators and property on the waterways is a matter that we take very seriously. To this end, LASWA has numerous processes in place to ensure that swift and efficient action is taken in the in the event of any ...

• Vessels only operate only at peak periods (mornings and evenings), why?

  Currently boat operators operate at peak periods in response to customer demand and in response to the popular routes, which at present is focused on ferrying passengers into the city from the suburbs in the mornings, and back in the evenings. The...

• What about environmental pollution? What policies does LASWA have in place to reduce pollution and ensure sustainability of the environment?

  Research is currently to ascertain the sources and volume of waste on the Lagos waterways and to find a lasting solution to the problem. In addition, the Authority has embarked on a public sensitization programme that covers all communities in the...

• What is LASWA's vision for the future of water transportation in Lagos?

  By 2030, the vision is that improvement and frequency of use of water transportation in Lagos State would contribute to about 40 percent of total transport demand in the state. And there will be well integrated multimodel Transport system across t...