NIGERIA : STAKEHOLDERS MEETING ON SAFETY AND INSECURITIES ON INLAND WATERWAYS

The Managing Director/CEO of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji FCIB in a bid to curb the incessant boat Mishap on the Inland waterways has taken a bold step in collaborating with stakeholders of the Maritime sector for effective and efficient utilization of the Inland Waterways across the country.

The meeting which was held on Thursday 24th October, 2024 at Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments in Asokoro, Abuja was attended by stakeholders drawn across the country, they include, the Commissioners of Transports from the 36 States, Captains of Industry in the Maritime sector, Boat Owners and Operators, Water Marshalls among all other critical stakeholders.

At the end of the technical session, resolutions were presented for onward implementation. Stakeholders holders lauded the initiative by the MD of NIWA and charge him to sustain the tempo. The communique was read by Barr. Queen Uba DGM Legal of the Authority, which was adopted for onward implementation.

Source : NIWA