NIWA LAGOS AREA OFFICE BEGINS CLEARING OF WATER HYACINTH WITHIN ITS DORMAIN AS THE YULETIDE SEASON APPROCHES

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Lagos Area office has flagged off massive clearance of water hyacinth in the State Inland Waters in order to ease transportation activities and aid safety of water users this yuletide season.

According to the Lagos Area Office Manager Engr. Sarat Braimah, the project is essential and ongoing which will cover the critical Lagos channels with high traffic of boats movement, starting with Omu creeks, Lekki and Ikorodu water channels.

Engr. Sarat stated that, the effort is part of the Authority’s key operational responsibilities and mandate to ensure smooth and safe sailing by boat operators and other stakeholders.

She reiterated the Authority’s commitment to safety on waterways saying that, the project will be extended to Badagry and Apapa water channels, noting that the Ikorodu water channel is the most critical for now as the weeds birth it way to other parts of Lagos.

“ We are working round the clock to ensure this effort is sustained especially during this yuletide period and also the deployment of our River Marshals to help keep eyes on boating operations during this period. It’s an expensive project and very demanding, but we are equal to the task as our staff are out there daily to ensure we deliver.” She added.

Source : NIWA