Sanwo-Olu Meets French Development Agency CEO, Reaffirms Partnership on Lagos Transport

LAGOS, Nigeria: Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the French Development Agency (AFD Group) to improve transportation and expand sustainable mobility across the state.

Sanwo-Olu disclosed this after receiving the agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Christophe Lecourtier, at Lagos House, Marina, where they discussed their longstanding partnership and opportunities to deepen cooperation.

The governor highlighted AFD’s contributions to the development of Lagos’ transportation infrastructure, particularly efforts to improve water transportation and integrate it with existing rail and road networks.

He noted that the OMI-EKO project, being pursued in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and other development partners, is expected to expand the state’s waterways network and introduce modern electric ferries.

According to Sanwo-Olu, the initiative is designed to reduce travel times, ease traffic congestion and provide residents with more reliable and environmentally friendly transportation options.

The integration of water transport with rail and road infrastructure is part of the state government’s broader strategy to develop an efficient, interconnected transportation system capable of meeting the needs of Lagos’ growing population.

The governor expressed appreciation to AFD for its continued confidence in Lagos State and its commitment to supporting the state’s development priorities.

He also expressed optimism about further strengthening the partnership, noting that continued cooperation with international development institutions would remain important to achieving the state’s transportation and infrastructure goals.

The OMI-EKO project forms part of Lagos State’s broader efforts to expand public transportation options, improve urban mobility and promote cleaner transport alternatives.