APC governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat has made increased passenger movement a major feature of his transportation agenda for Lagos, proposing a network of 4,000 compressed natural gas-powered buses and 77 electric ferries.

The proposal, reported by The Sun, was presented during Sunday’s Lagos governorship debate organised by the Nigeria Debate Consortium, which brought together Channels Television, TVC News, The PUNCH, TheCable and Vanguard.

Hamzat said the proposed arrangement would be designed to accommodate up to one million passengers daily. He also identified Marina-Epe and Marina-Badagry as routes for additional dedicated Bus Rapid Transit corridors.

Under the plan, the existing BRT bus fleet would grow from its current 1,000 units to 4,000, while the introduction of electric ferries would expand the options available to commuters travelling through Lagos waterways.

The APC candidate also proposed a common payment arrangement for rail, bus and ferry services, arguing that the different transport systems should operate as interconnected parts of one network.

He said improving mobility would give Lagos residents more time for other activities, including work, relaxation and family commitments.

Hamzat is the APC’s candidate for the 2027 Lagos governorship election and currently serves as deputy governor of the state.