As part of efforts to activate and ensure constant usage of the Bariga Waterfront Jetty, the Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) over the weekend organised a boat cruise tagged “Love Lagos Water Experience” for fun seekers, holiday makers and tourists to Takwa Bay Island Beach. The experience offered them a unique opportunity to enjoy Lagos stunning coastline and have a memorable beach experience.
Speaking before the departure, the Managing Director of LAGFERRY, Hon. Abdoulbaq Ladi Balogun, stated that the idea is to ensure the regular patronage of the magnificent Terminal by commercial passengers for daily commuting, tourists, revellers, adventurers etc to their destinations, tourist sites and beaches.
“Our ‘Love Lagos Water Experience’ is to serve as a catalyst to boost the interests of Lagosians in water transportation, not only as a reliable alternative mode of transportation but significantly, as a Way of Life!
“Also, this deliberate effort is meant to showcase and popularize another wonderful piece of waterfront infrastructure in Somolu-Bariga axis in ameliorating the adverse effects of road traffic congestion on the people.
“The terminal comes with adequate security, restaurants, conveniences, ample car park facilities and can be connected through well constructed roads via First and Last Mile Buses.
“Passengers can board LAGFERRY boats from Bariga Terminal to CMS/Marina, Falomo-Ikoyi, Lekki, Victoria Island, Ebute Ero, Ikorodu, Badagry, Apapa, Mile 2, Badore-Ajah and also charter boats to the beaches and resorts of Takwa Bay, Ilashe, Ibeshe among other,” Balogun said.
While informing that the Water Experience is aimed to change the lifestyle of Lagosians to achieve work-life balance by creating time for relaxation, adventures, well being and beautiful exploration of coastal assets of Lagos State through effective collaborations with Beaches/Resorts such as Jara at Epe, La Campagne Tropicana at Ibeju Lekki, Ilashe and Ibeshe Islands at Oriade, Sanctuary at Badagry, Takwa Bay at Iru Victoria Island, Ajala.ng, Reminiscence, Mode Partners, Goge Africa, amongst other private tours and tourism promoters. The Water Experience is planned to take place every other weekends.
The inaugural edition of the LAGFERRY’s LOVE LAGOS WATER EXPERIENCE had scores of fun seekers and tourists onboard MF IPAKODO and MF EHINGBETI. The revellers enjoyed music, games, horse riding, serene relaxation and served food and drinks while they engaged in beach sports like tug of war, beach volleyball at Takwa Bay Island Beach.
Most of them promised to come again for the wonderful get-away with friends and families while commending the Governor of Lagos State for enhancing their living standards with massive investment in water transportation and tourism enablement.
