Lagos 2027: Hamzat Promises 4,000 CNG Buses, 77 Electric Ferries
Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has promised to introduce 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses and 77 electric ferries as part of plans to transform public transportation in Lagos State if elected governor in 2027.
Hamzat announced during the Lagos governorship debate organised on Sunday, November 8, 2026, by the Nigeria Debate Consortium, comprising Channels Television, TVC News, The PUNCH, TheCable and Vanguard.
According to the APC candidate, the proposed expansion would increase the state’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) fleet from about 1,000 buses to 4,000, with the capacity to transport up to one million passengers daily.
He said the plan would provide commuters with more transportation options while reducing the time residents spend travelling across the state.
Speaking during the debate, Hamzat disclosed that his proposed administration would establish additional dedicated BRT lanes connecting Marina to Epe and Badagry.
He explained that expanding the bus fleet and creating dedicated transport corridors would improve movement between different parts of Lagos.
The candidate also referred to the performance of the existing BRT system, saying it had recorded approximately 77 million passenger journeys since its introduction, using about 1,000 buses.
Hamzat said expanding the fleet would significantly increase the number of people who could benefit from the system.
Beyond road transportation, Hamzat promised to expand water transportation through the deployment of 77 electric ferries.
He said the vessels would provide additional commuting options and strengthen connections between communities across Lagos.
The proposal forms part of his broader plan to integrate road, rail and water transportation into a single system.
Hamzat also proposed a unified payment arrangement that would allow commuters to use one payment method across BRT buses, trains and ferries.
He noted that more than four million residents already had Cowry cards, which could support the expansion of an integrated ticketing system.
Explaining the motivation behind the transportation proposals, Hamzat said the objective was to reduce commuting time and let residents spend more time resting, planning, and spending time with their families.
He argued that improving connectivity between different transport systems would make movement around Lagos more convenient.
The transportation promises form part of the APC candidate’s wider development agenda ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Hamzat’s transportation proposals are part of his 100-point manifesto, tagged The Lagos Promise (Ileri Eko), which was unveiled on October 30, 2026.
The manifesto also contains commitments covering healthcare, education, housing, employment, security, infrastructure and government accountability.
On healthcare, he has promised to expand flagship primary healthcare centres from 87 to 150 and improve access to round-the-clock medical services.
He has also pledged to build new general hospitals and expand maternal and child healthcare facilities.
However, the proposed buses, ferries and other projects remain campaign commitments that would depend on his election and subsequent implementation.
With traffic congestion and transportation costs continuing to affect residents, the proposals are expected to remain important issues in discussions ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election.
