Lagos Lagoon Hydrographic Intelligence & Geospatial Portal
Supported the development of hydrographic and geospatial intelligence for Lagos waterways through survey integration, spatial analysis, and portal-oriented thinking — building a clearer spatial foundation for planning and operational decision-making across West Africa's most complex urban waterway system.
Client
Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA)
Role
Project Manager / GIS Specialist
Period
2018–2022
Domain
Waterways & Infrastructure
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The Challenge
Waterways decisions depend on fragmented physical, operational, and navigational information. Lagos Lagoon lacked current, authoritative bathymetric data and an integrated spatial intelligence system, limiting planning, safety, and investment decisions.
Approach & Methods
Conducted multi-season bathymetric surveys of the Lagos Lagoon system, performed hydrodynamic analysis of tidal and current patterns, delivered jetty viability assessments, and led the design of a geospatial information portal consolidating waterways data for operational use.
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Outcomes & Impact
A stronger geospatial basis for understanding channel conditions, routes, planning contexts, and spatial decision needs. Delivered authoritative bathymetric datasets, hydrodynamic models, and jetty viability reports. Geospatial information portal designed for LASWA operational intelligence.
Reflection
“Hydrographic work becomes more valuable when it is integrated into a broader intelligence layer rather than treated as a standalone survey product. Urban waterway systems are simultaneously infrastructure corridors, ecological systems, and commercial networks.”
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