Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA)

May 22, 2026

LASWA seizes 120 damaged life jackets at ferry terminals

Mr Emmanuel noted inconsistent compliance among operators.

Lagos State Waterways Authority
January 24, 2026

LASWA trains women, youths in water hyacinth recycling

Mr Emmanuel quoted the Executive Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Monsuru Akinloye, as praising LASWA for the programme, which he described as impactful.

Epe women and youths trained by Lagos State Waterways Authority on water hyacinth recycling
December 31, 2025

Six dead, four rescued in Lagos boat accident: LASWA, NIWA

Ms Alake said that the boat accident happened on the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun water channel.

Boats on waterways
March 13, 2025

Lagos Omi Bus ferry begins commercial operations Friday: LASWA

Mr Emmanuel noted that LASWA mission was to revolutionise water transportation in Lagos.

Omibus (Credit: X)
October 9, 2024

Tourism operators seek mandatory use of life jackets on waterways

He also commended the boat operators for their resilience in developing the Nigerian marine economy thus far.

Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN)
October 8, 2024

Boats Collision: Five persons unaccounted for, says Lagos waterways authority

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says five individuals have not been accounted for in the boat collision that occurred on Monday

Photos from accident scene (Credit: NAN)
February 27, 2024

Capsized Boat: Death toll rises, fresh corpse recovered in Lagos

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has recovered an additional corpse from the scene of the boat crash at Ikorodu.

Capsized boat used to illustrate this story (Credit: Vanguard)
February 21, 2024

One dead, 15 rescued in Lagos boat accident

“Rescue effort is ongoing as at the time of issuing this statement.”

LASWA rescue boat
November 11, 2023

Lagos waterways authority suspends Ikorodu ferry operations

The management of LASWA said the ferry operations at the Ikorodu terminal were suspended until further notice.

Ikorodu Ferry Terminal (Credit: Bellanaija)
February 20, 2023

Passengers rescued as boat capsizes in Lagos

The ferry was transporting 17 passengers en route to Ebute Ero from Ikorodu in Lagos.

Capsized boat used to illustrate the story.