Passengers traveling from Badore ferry terminal to Ikorodu in Lagos State were stranded on Christmas Day due to water hyacinths clogging the waterways. The invasive aquatic plants caused disruptions in boat movements, preventing passengers from reaching their destinations. Stranded passengers expressed frustration and called for lasting solutions from the government to address the issue.
December 25, 2024 3:42 pmSome passengers traveling from Badore ferry terminal in Ajah, Eti-Osa LGA, to Ikorodu area of Lagos state through the waterways have found themselves stranded on Christmas Day According to NAN, the disruption was caused by water hyacinths clogging the waterways and hindering boat movements.
Tunde Adaranijo, a passenger, said he misses his church Christmas service because operators were unable to work.Adaranijo said that he arrived at the jetty early in the morning to catch a boat to Ijede in Ikorodu for a church fellowship, but there was no activity. Another passenger, Ngozi Eze, noted that the waterway, once a faster alternative to road travel, has become unreliable due to the persistent issue of water hyacinths.“I wanted to avoid the usual Christmas traffic on the roads but here I am stranded. The government needs to invest in regular clearing of the waterways to prevent this from recurring, ” she said.
“Water hyacinth, an invasive aquatic plant, has long been a major issue on Lagos waterways, particularly during the dry season when it spreads rapidly,” he added.
Water Hyacinths Lagos Ferry Stranded Passengers Christmas Day
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