Could electric ferries solve Lagos' traffic crisis?

Lagos commuters are taking to the water to escape the city’s notorious traffic jams. Nigeria’s first electric ferry is now crossing the lagoon, offering a faster, cleaner alternative to road travel. Powered by two large battery packs and charged at dockside stations using solar panels, the e‑ferry cuts travel times from hours to minutes. Backed by a €410 million international investment, the Omi Eko project plans dozens of hybrid ferries and modern terminals across Lagos. Supporters say electric ferries could reduce noise, pollution and congestion, transforming transport in one of Africa’s fastest‑growing megacities — not on the roads, but on the water.