The Omi Eko Project has appointed Dr. Segun Alabi as its new Head of Communications and Media to help tell the story of Lagos State’s massive new water transport plan.
The Omi Eko Project is a €410 million (about 700 billion Naira) plan to make traveling on Lagos lagoons and rivers easier and faster.
The goal is to reduce the heavy traffic on Lagos roads by using more boats and ferries.
Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Blue Economy, welcomed Dr. Alabi to the team.
He said he is confident in Alabi’s ability to handle the job because he has worked in many different areas, including television, banks, and manufacturing.
“Dr. Alabi is a highly accomplished Corporate Affairs professional with diverse experience,” Mr. Emmanuel said.
Before this new job, Dr. Alabi worked for the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN).
He is an expert at managing an organisation’s reputation and talking to the government and the public. He also holds a PhD in English from the University of Lagos.
Dr. Alabi said he is ready to get to work on the project, which is supported by the European Union.
“I am excited to join the Omi Eko Project team. This opportunity is truly a dream come true,” Dr. Alabi said. He added, “While the task ahead is enormous, it is certainly achievable.”
In his new role, Dr. Alabi will be responsible for explaining how the project works and how it will help keep the environment clean while moving people across Lagos.
