The Lagos State Waterways Authority (@TalktoLaswa) on Thursday 29th of October 2020 commences the annual exercise of clearing and removing water hyacinth across Jetties, terminals, and routes on the state inland waterways.

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@jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat.
In a press statement signed by Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, General Manager @TalktoLaswa, Pegging and clearing of the Water Hyacinth have commenced simultaneously at three different locations; Ikorodu, Badore, Badagry, and shall be extended to other zones in due time.
The GM statement reads, "The Governor Mr. @jidesanwoolu has approved the clearing of all impediment to smooth navigation including the Water Hyacinth (a highly problematic invasive species) obstructing the free flow of traffic on the State inland waterways."
Therefore the Agency has mobilized the required Labour force and machinery to the project sites to commence immediately.
He added that the first phase of the project is pegging down the water hyacinth to curtail its movement and infestation across ferry channels, followed by an eventual clearing of the aquatic weed using both manual Labour and weed harvesting machines.
The GM further stated that "this effort is to mitigate the occasional damage of Boat Engines caused by this stubborn aquatic weed and to eliminate delays in travel time while promoting the use of water transport as a viable alternative that is safe, fast and secure."
Water Hyacinth is a floating aquatic plant of tropical Lakes and Rivers that grows prolifically on the Lagos Lagoon, hindering Boats and Ferries' movement, especially during the harmattan period.
Therefore, he advises Boat Captains to always drive with caution during this season while soliciting maximum cooperation of all stakeholders to achieve clean, safe, and prosperous Waterways.

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