The General Manager of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Mr Damilola Emmanuel, has reiterated the authority’s commitment to improving the waterways for users through the introduction of technology and innovation.
The General Manager stated this over the weekend while unveiling a boat-hailing app to connect skippers and charterers in the state.
The unveiling of the app launched by a tech company, OsaGo, took place at LASWA’s Five Cowries Terminal in the Falomo area of the state.
The LASWA general manager said the launch of the app is a demonstration of the government’s commitment to make the use of waterways attractive to all classes of users, adding that the introduction of OsaGo Rider App would improve safety on the waterways.
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Emmanuel said, “For us, it is about inclusion in Lagos State. And which is why this whole concept ensures that the boat operators are being recognised. The reason I am so interested about this initiative is that it promotes safety. The Lagos State Government is committed to continually developing the waterways through innovation and technology.”
Also at the event were stakeholders in the water transportation sector in the state including the Association of Tourist Boats and Water Transport of Nigeria, the National Inland Waterways Authority, amongst others.
