Nigeria and France have enjoyed robust diplomatic relations over the years and both have indeed benefited from the bilateral relations.
After a briefing on urban mobility challenges at the Lagos State Waterways Authority in the presence of the Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority , Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, the Minister embarked on a boat trip around Lagos island to see major infrastructures to be delivered under two key projects supported by France: the Lagos State Strategic Transport Master Plan project and the Waterways Investment and Development of the Environment in Lagos State project.
According to a French Embassy statement, the on-going LSTMP project aims to enhance access to the Bus Rapid Transit system through the construction of 4 Quality Bus Corridors for a total length of 28km, and to improve inter-modality through the provision of two interchange hubs that will connect metro, bus, ferry and taxis in Marina and Mile 2 to ensure seamless passenger transfer.
The WIDE-LAG project is the new initiative blossomed by Lagos State-AFD partnership. The project’s objective is to develop mass public Inland Waterways Transport in Lagos to transport 24 million commuters by waterways every year. The project will significantly reduce travel cost, allow great travel time savings and large reduction of CO² emissions.
In Lagos, 20% of carbon dioxide emissions are generated by the transport sector. With an estimated 22 million inhabitants today, Lagos’ population is expected to grow up to 40 million by 2040. “I would like to commend the establishment of a French Tech Community in Lagos. Given the potential of the digital industry here, it was essential to create a structure that would make the Nigerian tech ecosystem more visible to French players and highlight the opportunities that this country offers”, Dr. Zacharopoulou said in her opening speech.
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