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Lagos State Clears Water Debris To Boost Transportation
The state Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, who inaugurated two water hyacinth and debris removal machines at the Ebute Ero, Lagos Island Jetty, said hyacinth, also known as aquatic weed, had been a key factor challanging the free movement of sea vehicles such as boats,ships etc for a very long time, He was represented by the Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Babatunde Adejare
He said, “We have bought the machines to take away debris and hyacinth from the lagoon. The machines will encourage water transport. This initiative is also necessary as we are working towards a clean-up of the waterways.
“It will also encourage fishery and the water economy will be improved upon.”
