Harboursandport.com: Lagos --- SIFAX
Group, a multinational corporation with diverse interests in Maritime, Aviation,
Haulage & Logistics, Oil & Gas and Hospitality, has commenced ferry service
operations from its newly-concessioned terminal, Ebute Ojo Jetty, in Ojo Local
Government Area of Lagos State.
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Some passengers on-board one of the ferries |
Two
30-passenger capacity ultra-modern boats have been deployed for these
operations.
The
ferry service operates on Ebute Ojo-Apapa (Liverpool) and Mile 2 (Capital Oil
Jetty) - Apapa routes from 7am to 7pm every week day while charter services are
also available everyday for private individuals and fun seekers who want to
explore the Lagos water fronts.
According
to Captain Olugbade Ibrahim, Managing Consultant to SIFAX Ferry Terminal, Ojo,
the desire to increase transport options for commuters and to support the
efforts of the Lagos State government to develop the state’s water
transportation sector, accounted for the new venture.
He
said: “We are conscious of adding value and bring new innovations to the
waterway business. Our business goals and objectives are well aligned with that
of the Lagos State Government in the massive development of the waterways.
This
has prompted us to acquire these two ferries, which we are starting with, as we
have plans to increase the number soon. The ferries we use are the same with
what is obtainable in advanced countries.
It is safe, fast, convenient,
spacious, durable and manned by experts with tested experience. Our onboard
safety procedure is excellent.”
A
statement signed by Muyiwa Akande, Corporate Affairs Manager and made available
to harboursandport.com, pointed out that Olugbade said the ferry service
alongside other facilities at the terminal would provide passengers excellent
customer service experience, which is the hallmark of the SIFAX Group brand.
"The
two boats that service the Ebute-Ojo ferry terminal to Apapa and Mile 2 have
500 horse power engines each. As a company that is safety conscious, we have
acquired the best brand of life jackets too.
"In-flight
entertainment is also guaranteed for our customers that come on board. We have
excellent customer service personnel to also attend to customer’s complaints
and suggestions too. In no time, we will add more ferries and open up more
routes across Lagos waterways. We also want to make the service first class.
The terminal building itself will be equipped with wi-fi, eateries and also
banks,” he said.
While
corroborating Olugbade’s position, Mr. John Jenkins, Group Managing Director,
SIFAX Group, said the company’s massive investment in the water transportation
is part of the overall strategic plan of SIFAX Group to deepen its commitment
in the country’s transport sector, thereby, providing more jobs, solving a
social problem, supporting government’s initiative and helping grow the
country’s economy.”
Some
of the commuters interviewed gave kudos to SIFAX Group for the initiative and
urged the company to increase its fleet without delay in order to take care of
the expected surge in traffic.
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