Barge operations in Lagos state have received a stop-work order by the Lagos state government and the Federal government during an unscheduled visit to the Marina coastline.
Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation, blamed the barge operations for contributing to the unsightly appearance of the Marina, while also serving as health and security hazards, and they termed it as unwholesome and destructive activities which were not permitted to be carried out by the government.
Rotimi Ameachi made it clear that, “The Federal Ministry of Transport has agreed with Lagos State government to ensure that whoever is making use of the Marina coastline should stop. We have agreed with the Commissioner of Police to stop those using the roads and we have also agreed with the NPA to cancel all barge permits pending when each person will come back to NPA, NIWA, and Lagos State government to renew such approval.”
Concurring with the Minister, Governor Sanwo-Olu admitted the Lagos State’s readiness to do what is necessary to sanitize the Marina coastline.
He also mandated the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to arrest and prosecute anyone involved in unapproved barge activities in the state.
