Photo Speaks: NIWA Trains Boat Operators In Kano

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced a raft of new measures to further strengthen safety and enforcement across Nigeria’s inland waterways. The announcement was made today in Abuja by the Managing Director of NIWA, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, during a special press conference convened to address concerns over the recent boat mishap.

Speaking to members of the press, Mr. Oyebamiji reaffirmed the Authority’s resolve to protect lives and improve safety standards in marine transportation. He noted that since the appointment of the current management in October 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, NIWA has implemented a number of far-reaching reforms and initiatives aimed at reducing accidents on the waterways.

The NIWA boss recalled that within the first six months of the administration, the long-awaited Water Transportation Code was gazetted and launched to regulate operators, passengers, and users of the waterways. Within the same period, the Authority also inaugurated fifteen new operational assets, including patrol boats, water ambulances, survey boats and passenger ferries, while also commissioning new facilities such as the NIWA Clinic and administrative building at its headquarters in Lokoja to improve efficiency. To enforce compliance, the Authority deployed Water Marshals, which have now increased from 80 personnel at inception to 350 across the country.

Passenger safety has been enhanced through the introduction of a manifest system at recognised jetties to improve record-keeping, while Water Marshals also ensure that the “No Lifejacket, No Boarding” regulation is strictly enforced. In addition, the reactivation of Search and Rescue Stations has reduced NIWA’s emergency response time to less than 30 minutes. The Authority has also taken its safety awareness campaigns directly to loading points and jetties, reaching more than 300 communities in 2025 alone. These grassroots engagements are complemented by periodic campaigns in local languages on radio, television, newspapers and digital platforms.

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