Nigerian capital to boost water transit | 'Omi Eko project' to tackle traffic woes

Nigeria’s megapolis Lagos is now looking at waterways as a “potential jewel in the crown,” of its plan to ease road congestion woes that add hours to commutes for millions. For those already using that option, offered currently by an informal. A network of boat operators, it’s a game-changer. Now a new plan to massively expand waterway transport and triple-boat passenger. Numbers is underway, with the aim of boosting “water transportation from about 2 percent to almost about 10 percent. Louisa Olaniyi reports from Lagos.