NIWA Distributes Over 2,500 Free Life Jackets To Lagos Boat Operators

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The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), yesterday in Lagos, distributed  over 2,500  free life Jackets for Lagos boat operators.

The good gesture is in furtherance of the Federal Government apex brown water transportation regulatory agency Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR).

This was disclosed by thet Area Manager, NIWA, Lagos Engr. Sarat Lara Braimah, at a brief ceremony at the popular Lagos Marina Jetty, the hub of water transportation activities to most Inland littoral destinations in Lagos.

The Area Manager, explained that  over 2,500 life jackets, would be distributed directly to all boat operators in the five heartbeats of Lagos Division.

She noted that with increased movements of people and goods expected at yuletide, the NIWA management under the watch of Dr. George Moghalu, thought it expedient to profile and reach out to boat operators in Lagos, who have shown commitment to adhering to the rules of engagement on water transportation in the state.

Braimah, who personally ensured and participated in the distribution of life jackets to accredited boat operators at the Marina Jetty, urged beneficiaries to effectively put the quality hand made life jackets to use and advised that all worn out and poor standard life jackets, be discarded with immediate effect.

She further explained that the free life jackets distribution will be carried out in Badagry, Ikorodu, Epe, and Victoria Island, adding that the gesture will become the fulcrum of support by NIWA  management  to all boat operators in Nigeria, and not just to Lagos operators alone, as part of strategic policy to ensure total compliance to NIWA  operational guidelines on ” no life jacket,  no boarding of boats” in the country.

Few of operators, such as  Lagos Ferry,  Sea Coach Services and Texas Connection Ferry Services  expressed happiness with the NIWA  management intervention.

They stated that the gesture would boost the confidence of passengers and operators alike, promising that all operators will put the new life jackets to use.

Since his appointment over two years ago, the Managing Director of NIWA, Dr. George Moghalu,has proved beyond measure to improve the economy of water transportation in Nigeria, with boat operators leadership as critical partners.