Lagos State Government has announced plans to launch the OMI EKO Project, tomorrow, Friday , October 17, 2025.
The project which is being implemented by the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and supported through €410 million in funding under the Global Gateway Initiative is aimed at improving water transportation across Lagos State.
The Omi Eko project is set to introduce many things, including: new fleet of 78 high-capacity electric ferries (between 50-200 passenger capacity), modern terminals and floating jetties (upgrade + new ones), dredging and channel works to open / stabilise routes (~140 km; 15 routes), digital ticketing and smart terminals for faster boarding, and stronger safety, regulation & capacity building with LASWA oversight.
This was disclosed in a statement via the X handle of the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Lagos Governor, Jubril Gawat, on Thursday, October 16.
According to the statement, the Omi Eko project is expected to be done in phases over the next 6 years.
The statement reads: “The Lagos State Government under the leadership of Governor #jidesanwoolu is set to launch the OMI EKO Project, tomorrow October 17, 2025.
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“The project is a major initiative aimed at improving water transportation across Lagos State, which is being implemented by the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) #talktolaswa and supported through €410 million in funding under the Global Gateway Initiative, backed by the European Union, the French Development Agency, and the European Investment Bank.
“The OMI EKO project will introduce: New fleet of 78 high-capacity electric ferries (between 50-200 passenger capacity)
“Modern terminals & floating jetties (upgrade + new ones).
“Dredging & channel works to open / stabilise routes (~140 km; 15 routes).
“Digital ticketing & smart terminals for faster boarding.
“Stronger safety, regulation & capacity building with LASWA oversight.
“This project will be done in phases over the next 6 years.”
