Lagos Waterways record 6.7% growth in passenger traffic

Projects 5 million passenger movements by year-end

By Godwin Oritse

Lagos waterways recorded 2.5 million passenger movements between January and June 2026, up from 2.3 million in the corresponding period of 2025, representing a 6.7 per cent increase.

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) said the growth was recorded despite the impact of rising fuel costs on water transportation, and projected that passenger traffic could reach five million by the end of 2026.

The General Manager of LASWA, Mr Damilola Emmanuel, attributed the relatively modest growth in the first half of the year largely to the global increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), which raised operating costs and subsequently affected passenger fares.