The Lagos State government has introduced the first fuel pump on the Lagos Island waterways to serve private and commercial boat operators. The pump will boost water transportation and allow boat operators to easily refuel their vehicles.

Previously, boat operators resorted to buying fuel from petrol stations in kegs and refuelling their boats from the kegs.

Speaking at the five cowries terminal in Lagos during an event, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, the General manager, LASWA, lauded the fueling station project, adding that it would boost ferry operators’ activities and help them expand.

Emmanuel said: “This project is significant to us at LASWA being a responsible agency of government.

“We are concerned about the hardship and occasional harassment usually faced by ferry operators while using jerry cans to get fuel from filling stations to run their boats.

“With the opening of this fuel pump unit to serve both commercial and private boat owners, the safety of lives and property on the Lagos waterways will be greatly enhanced.

“To further promote the safety of all waterways users, we urge boat operators to desist from moving fuel with kegs.”

SOURCE: https://brandspurng.com/2020/09/25/lagos-introduces-a-fuel-pump-station-on-waterways/

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