Video: NIWA bans unauthorised boat loading to prevent accidents

Abdullateef Fowewe

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has implemented a ban on loading activities at all unauthorised locations in Nigeria in an effort to decrease boat accidents.

Video link: https://x.com/DailyEconews/status/1965809421474574580?t=6HWfxh5X5uikccF7OYZuYA&s=19

Bola Oyebamiji, the Managing Director of NIWA, revealed this decision during a press conference in Abuja.

Additionally, he instructed all commercial boat operators to ensure the provision and mandatory use of life jackets on their boats to enhance the safety of passengers.

He said, “NIWA has placed an immediate ban on loading activities from all unauthorised loading oounts from across the country.

“No commercial passenger boat shall be allowed to load from any point, other than those recognised and registered by NIWA.”