LAGFERRY : LASG Accelerates Electric Boat Deployment For Affordable, Green Water Transport

The Lagos State Government (LASG) is set to deploy electric-powered boats into the Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) fleet this year, prioritizing sustainability and cost savings in public water transport.

Announced by LAGFERRY Managing Director Hon. Abdoulbaq Ladi-Balogun at the third annual Ignite Lagos event (“Light the Waterways”) recently at Five Cowries Terminal, Ikoyi, the initiative leverages electric vessels’ lower operating and maintenance costs to slash commuter fares.

This move addresses Lagos’ traffic woes and rising costs, building on LAGFERRY’s milestone of 4.4 million passengers ferried since February 2020.

Balogun highlighted surging adoption of the “Watermania Lifestyle,” with daily passenger growth, a record 10x trip surge during 2025’s Detty December, and strong safety records boosting trust.

According to him, LAGFERRY has successfully ferried 4.4 million passengers since the commencement of operations on February 4, 2020, reflecting the growing acceptance of water transportation among Lagos residents.

“More Lagosians are increasingly embracing water transportation – a lifestyle I describe as the ‘Watermania Lifestyle’ – with commuters choosing to leave their cars at jetties and terminals in favour of boats to navigate the city. We continue to record a significant daily increase in passenger traffic across the Lagos waterways,” Balogun stated.

He added that the shift toward water transportation underscores growing public confidence in ferry services as a reliable and efficient alternative to road travel.

“It is also pertinent to note that we recorded our busiest festive season to date during the 2025 Detty December period, with a tenfold increase in trips compared to previous years. Residents increasingly used the waterways to access beach houses and coastal resorts, while our strict adherence to safety and security standards helped sustain public trust,” he said.

The Electric boats will enhance this shift, making waterways a viable, eco-friendly alternative to roads.