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Multimodal Transport Integration: LAMATA, TfL visit LASWA Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and Transport for London (TfL) have jointly visited Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) to explore opportunities for enhancing multimodal connectivity in Lagos. The delegation, including TfL experts Ben Johnson, Chi Kalu, and Chris Chinnock, embarked on a visit to the Ikorodu ferry terminal, using the newly launched Omibus boats from the Five Cowries terminal to gain firsthand experience of the city’s water-road transport integration. The week-long on-site phase of a six-month technical support program funded by the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) offered the experts insights into bus, rail, and water transportation in Lagos This initiative aims to enhance LAMATA's service delivery to Lagosians. Today marks the fourth day of this crucial phase. LASWA presented the Omi Eko project, a comprehensive initiative to revitalize water transportation infrastructure and introduce electric vessels in the state. The project aligns Lagos State Government endorsed Strategic Transport Masterplan (STMP), which LAMATA is implementing. LASWA General Manager, Mr. Damilola Emmanuel expressed gratitude to all involved in the knowledge-sharing process and reaffirmed the agency's commitment to collaborating with LAMATA. #LAMATA #KeepingLagosMoving #Lasg Kemi Williams, PMP Chris Chinnock Chi Kalu Ben Johnson