By HeapNews
The Omi Eko Project, a 410-million-euro initiative aimed at expanding water transport across Lagos, has appointed Dr. Segun Alabi as its new head of communications and media.
The project, backed by the European Union and private sector partners, is designed to ease chronic traffic congestion in Africa’s largest city by shifting commuters and goods onto Lagos’ largely underused waterways.
Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, special adviser on the blue economy to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and project coordinator, said Alabi’s appointment would strengthen the initiative’s public engagement as it scales up operations.
“Dr. Alabi is a highly accomplished corporate affairs professional with diverse experience spanning pay TV, financial services, real estate, business membership organisations, and the manufacturing sector,” Emmanuel said.
In his new role, Alabi will oversee communication strategy, media relations and public engagement, while helping to promote the project’s sustainability goals and long-term vision for waterway transportation in the sprawling coastal city.
Alabi joins from the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), where he served as assistant director of corporate affairs and communications, leading reputation management, public affairs, stakeholder engagement and advocacy efforts.
“I am excited to join the Omi Eko Project team. This opportunity is truly a dream come true,” Alabi said. “While the task ahead is enormous, it is certainly achievable.”
He holds a PhD in English from the University of Lagos, specialising in language use and communication.
The Omi Eko Project is one of Lagos State’s flagship blue economy initiatives, seeking to provide a more efficient and environmentally sustainable alternative to road transport in a city of more than 20 million people.