As part of efforts to reduce congestion on Lagos roads, the
state has partnered with the UK government to enhance waterways transportation.
In a statement on Friday, the British deputy high commission
office in Nigeria said a hovercraft has been introduced in the state, which
will contribute to reducing road traffic congestion.
According to the statement, Griffon Hoverwork, a UK
hovercraft design and manufacturing company, carried out a demonstration of the
hovercraft on Friday, in Lagos.
“Recognising the urgency to tackle climate change, the
British Deputy High Commissioner, Ben Llewellyn-Jones, and the General Manager,
Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, have
witnessed the sea trial of a hovercraft today,” the statement reads.
“The hovercraft is an amphibious boat-like vehicle that
travels over water, sand and grass.
The hovercraft
“It will reduce travel time, improving connectivity between
communities and hence provide access to critical services such as healthcare,
education and employment.”
Ben Llewellyn-Jones, the British deputy high commissioner,
said the system would also reduce carbon emissions and support economic growth
in the water transport sector.
“The UK government is
keen to assist the Lagos state government in the area of water transportation
and urban development,” he said.
“Lagos is Africa’s largest city with lots of capacity, but
relies excessively on road vehicles for transport, leading to long and
expensive commutes and traffic delays.
“Through our Future Cities Nigeria programme, we are working
with LASWA to develop water transport routes that reduce road traffic
congestion, provide safer, cleaner, reduced cost transport and reduce CO2
emissions.
“It is great to see these plans start to become reality
through this trial of a hovercraft on the Lagos waterways.
“This demonstrates
the range of opportunities and potential for UK and other international
businesses in this sector to benefit from the new transport routes.”
In his remarks, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, general manager of
LASWA, said the state would continue to work with the UK government to improve
the water transportation sector.
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