€170m Lagos Waterways Project To Cut Travel Time, Boost Green Transport – European Union

The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, has said that the €170 million financing partnership between EIB Global and Lagos State will significantly reduce travel times, improve access for waterfront communities, and advance the state’s climate and sustainability objectives through greener transportation options.
Speaking at the signing ceremony and site visit held at the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) headquarters, Mignot described the Omi Eko Project as a major milestone in the EU’s collaboration with Nigeria, noting that it reflects the bloc’s commitment to sustainable urban mobility under its Global Gateway strategy.
The event brought together senior repre...