Lagos Begins Consultancy For Omi Eko Water Transport Project
The Lagos State Government has commenced the Project Management, Operations and Design (PMOD) consultancy phase for the Omi Eko Project, marking another step towards modernising water transportation across the state.
The consultancy was formally launched during a kick-off meeting in Lagos attended by government officials, development partners and members of the consulting team responsible for implementing the project.
Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the consultancy would provide the technical leadership, operational guidance and project management expertise required for the successful delivery of the initiative.
He described the Omi Eko Project as one of the largest investments in inland water transportation in Africa, noting that it is designed to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, enhance passenger safety and stimulate economic activities across Lagos.
According to the commissioner, the project also aligns with the state’s environmental sustainability objectives through the introduction of cleaner transport solutions, including electric ferry services.
Osiyemi explained that the responsibilities of the PMOD consultants go beyond project management and design, adding that the team would coordinate stakeholders, support implementation and ensure the project is delivered in line with international standards.
He also acknowledged the support of the French Development Agency (AFD), the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Union (EU), describing their partnership as vital to Lagos State’s vision of building a sustainable urban mobility system.
Speaking on behalf of the consulting team, Head of Delegation and Director of the International Unit at Planet SA, Dimitris Galanis, reaffirmed the firm’s commitment to delivering the assignment in line with global best practices.
Galanis said the consultants would provide project management, operational planning and technical expertise to ensure the successful implementation of the initiative.
He described the partnership with the Lagos State Government and its development partners as an opportunity to contribute to a transformative project that would improve water transportation for residents.
The Omi Eko Project is a flagship initiative of the Lagos State Government aimed at modernising water transport through the construction and upgrade of jetties, deployment of electric ferries and improvement of operational systems to provide safer, faster and more environmentally friendly water transportation across the state.
