Our waterways are now safe, LASG declares, says users to enjoy cash rewards
Lagos State government on Thursday said its waterways are now safer for Lagosians and businesses, disclosing that users are now to benefit added advantage of cash rewards.
The reward system, the state government said, was introduced to give added advantage to users of waterways through Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY).
Managing Director, LAGFERRY, Abdoulbaq Ladi Balogun, at a press briefing to disclose the new development in the Services, said the need for waterways users “to enjoy and maximise” the benefits of the use of waterways informed the adoption of the reward system.
According to him, there has been a transformation of the waterways sector since 2019, mentioning key interests and commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to the development of the state’s waterways, which has afforded essential investment for crucial growth and acceptability among Lagosians.
The LAGFERRY boss disclosed that more boats would be commissioned for use soon, noting that with the development, experiences with businesses and commuting would further receive broader outlook with firm control and regulation.
According to him, the collaboration with Eko token for the reward system, which he described as “seamless, wonderful and fantastic initiative” is a pathway for waterways users to enjoy added benefits, extending reward system to users who patronise Lagos Ferry Services.
He added that with assurance of safety and comfort, users now have benefits to wining “something at the end of day” which he said would come in “cash and kind”, while increasing their mileage.
Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke said the core values of the initiative is to create responsive path to meet the needs of Lagosians.
According to her, the initiative was conceived “to better the lives of Lagosians”, stating that the “success is for every Lagosians to get benefits for every purchase with instant rewards.”
“It is a dawn of new season to change lives of Lagosians for good,” she said, stating that it was right time for businesses to begin to reward Lagosians who the have contributed to their “success stories.”
“We are now telling companies and businesses that you should reward those that have made you to rise from nothing to something,” she said.
She appreciated Governor Sanwo-Olu for his full support towards the birthing of the initiative.
General Manager, Lagos State Consumers Protection Agency (LASCOPA), Afolabi Sholebo, said the government is committed to protecting the rights of consumers in the State.
He said the reward system would avail Lagosians not just to get “the value for money and services” but also tokens, “while spending and at the same time getting benefits.”
