Lekki Phase 1 Residents, Lagos, have expressed their displeasure with plans by the Lagos State government to construct a ferry terminal in the area.
Yomi Idowu, the Chairman of the Lekki Residents Association (LERA), on Tuesday in Lagos commented that the government had not informed it formally where the terminal would be sited.
He said that Lekki Phase 1 was overcrowded as residents already had many private jetties, which were more than enough for their use.
“The project is laudable, but the location is very crucial so as not to compound traffic challenges in Lekki Phase 1. It is laudable because it will serve the whole axis including up to Victoria Garden City. However, it does not necessarily have to be located in Lekki Phase 1 which is already congested,” he said.
Mr. Idowu added that LERA would willingly suggest locations that would be suitable for the project to the government.
He stressed “There are so many undeveloped waterfront lands suitable for the project.”
Lekki Estate Ferry Terminal Ltd, announced on August 19 plans by the state government to construct a ferry terminal in the area beginning in September.
Tunji Solana, an official of the company said the ferry terminal, which belonged to Lagos State Ministry of Transportation would be sited on Admiralty Way waterfront in Lekki Phase 1.
Mr. Solana said the terminal would provide marine transportation for residents of Lekki, Ajah, Igbo Efon, Ikota, Awoyaya, Lakowe, Sangotedo and its environs.
