The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has said that the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal will reopen for full passenger ferry operations on Monday, January 19, 2026, following the successful clearance of navigational obstructions that led to its temporary closure last year.
LASWA, in a statement, said the terminal was shut on October 20, 2025, due to severe water hyacinth infestation that posed safety risks to ferry operations, forcing operators to divert services to Ibeshe Terminal and Offin Jetty.
The agency confirmed that the waterway has now been cleared and declared safe for navigation after comprehensive safety assessments and consultations with the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).
“Following the successful clearance of the waterway, completion of safety assessments, and consultations with NIWA, the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal is now cleared for full operations,” LASWA noted.
The authority directed all ferry operators to resume normal passenger services in line with their approved schedules, stressing the need for strict adherence to existing safety and operational regulations.
LASWA reiterated its commitment to ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable water transportation across Lagos State, while urging terminal users and operators to cooperate in maintaining safety standards as services resume.
