The stage is set for Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to inaugurate 15 new water buses, enhancing the state's water transportation system.

The new ferry, Omibus, will be commissioned at the Badore Jetty in Ajah. Constructed by Caverton Marine, a subsidiary of Caverton Helicopters, a prominent Indigenous player in Nigeria's aviation sector, each ferry has a capacity of 40 passengers, promising to bolster water travel in the state.

According to Osiyemi, this initiative will alleviate road congestion by reducing travel time to between 20 and 30 minutes. Additionally, it has generated over 1,000 job opportunities, particularly for youths in coastal communities, through programs like waste-to-wealth, and has opened up more economic empowerment avenues for women.

Lagos State operates seven terminals/jetties: Ikorodu-Five Cowries/Marina, Ijede-Badore West, East, Baiyeku-Ajah/Lagbasa, and Mile 2-Marina/Five Cowries. Others include Badore-Five Cowries/Marina, Ilaje Bariga-Five Cowries/Marina, and EbiteOjo-Mile 2-Marina.